Upgrade Guide
Leica M10→Leica Q
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the M10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Q
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Burst rate10fps vs 5fps
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Battery life~270 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M10 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 640g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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