Upgrade Guide
Leica MP 0.72→Leica M10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the MP 0.72. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the M10
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Burst rate5fps vs ~1fps (manual film advance)
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Generation14 years newer (2017 vs 2003)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MP 0.72 | M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £4,000 | |
| Released | 2003 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 24MP | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | |
| Stabilisation | — | None | |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~220 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 660g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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