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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 · Body only wins by 2
Leica Q2 · Body only — full-frame fixed · 2019
Leica

Leica Q2 · Body only

full-frame fixed · 2019

92
/ 100
From $5,795
Specdex verdict

Leica Q2 · Body only takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Leica M10 lands at 90 and Leica Q2 · Body only at 92. That puts Leica Q2 · Body only 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 · Body only 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 · Body only

Compared on the photo sub-score

Leica Q2 · Body only leads on photo (92 vs 90).

Autofocus

Leica Q2 · Body only

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Leica Q2 · Body only 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 · Body only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Leica M10 90
vs
92 Leica Q2 · Body only

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Leica M10 versus Leica Q2 · Body only — full spec comparison
Spec Leica M10 Leica Q2 · Body only
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 · Body only

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 · Body only

Which is better, Leica M10 or Leica Q2 · Body only? +

Leica Q2 · Body only 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 · Body only worth the price? +

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

Does Leica M10 or Leica Q2 · Body only 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 · Body only? +

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

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

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