Upgrade Guide
Leica Q→Leica Leica D-Lux 8
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Leica D-Lux 8 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Q owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Leica D-Lux 8
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life340 shots (CIPA) vs ~270 shots (CIPA)
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Generation9 years newer (2024 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution17MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 | Q | Leica D-Lux 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.1 | ||
| Street | +0.3 | ||
| Travel | +1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | +0.8 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q | Leica D-Lux 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,450 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 17MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 397g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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