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Leica M10 — full-frame rangefinder · 2017
Leica

Leica M10

full-frame rangefinder · 2017

90
/ 100
From $7,195
VS
Leica Q2 wins by 2
Leica Q2 — full-frame fixed · 2019
Leica

Leica Q2

full-frame fixed · 2019

92
/ 100
From $5,795
Specdex verdict

Leica Q2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Leica M10 lands at 90 and Leica Q2 at 92. That puts Leica Q2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Leica M10 if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale

Pick Leica Q2 if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Leica Q2

Compared on the photo sub-score

Leica Q2 leads on photo (92 vs 90).

Autofocus

Leica Q2

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Leica Q2 leads on autofocus (88 vs 86).

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Leica Q2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Leica Q2 more score per dollar ($5,795 vs $7,195).

Leica M10 90
vs
92 Leica Q2

Score breakdown

Leica M10
90
photo 90
video 82
autofocus 86
ergonomics 86
Leica Q2
92
photo 92
video 84
autofocus 88
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Leica M10 versus Leica Q2 — full spec comparison
Spec Leica M10 Leica Q2
Format
full-frame rangefinder
full-frame fixed
Release year
2017
2019

Leica M10

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

Leica Q2

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

FAQ: Leica M10 vs Leica Q2

Which is better, Leica M10 or Leica Q2? +

Leica Q2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Leica M10 worth the price? +

At $7,195, Leica M10 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in photo.

Is Leica Q2 worth the price? +

At $5,795, Leica Q2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.

Does Leica M10 or Leica Q2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Leica M10 or Leica Q2? +

Leica Q2 — leads on photo (92 vs 90). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Leica M10 or Leica Q2? +

Leica Q2 — leads on autofocus (88 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.