Upgrade Guide

Leica M10→Leica MP 0.72

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

M10
You own
Leica
M10
£8,516
2017
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MP 0.72
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Leica
MP 0.72
£5,300 (-£3,216)
2003
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Skip it
The MP 0.72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the M10. Spend the money on glass instead.
Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Genre M10 MP 0.72
Portrait
4.2
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Street
5.2
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Travel
4.3
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Wedding & Events
2.0
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Documentary
1.5
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Sports & Action
1.8
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Landscape
4.7
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Wildlife
1.8
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Casual
1.7
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Food
3.5
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Macro
2.8
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Architecture
4.8
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Astrophotography
5.4
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Full spec comparison
Spec M10 MP 0.72
Price £8,516 £5,300
Released 2017 2003 ↓
Sensor 24MP Full-Frame CMOS 35mm film
Resolution 24MP —
Autofocus Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder
Stabilisation No stabilisation —
Burst Rate 5fps ~1fps (manual film advance) ↓
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only
Weight 660g (with battery and card) 600g (body only) ↑
Weather Sealed Not weather sealed Not weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots No screen
Mount Leica M-mount Leica M-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended)
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