Upgrade Guide

Leica Q→Leica M10

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

You own

Leica

£1,266 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M10

£8,516 (+£7,250)

2017

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Q. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the M10

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	Q	M10
Price	£1,266 used	£8,516
Released	2015	2017	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	24MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	1080p/60p	—
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection	Manual focus (rangefinder coupled)
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	10fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~270 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	640g (with battery and card)	660g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification	Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots
Mount	Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH	Leica M-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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