• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Leica M10 advantages over Panasonic S1

  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    660g vs 1021g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    125 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Panasonic S1 advantages over Leica M10

  • Less expensive
    $3398 vs $7329*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 1037k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 100 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    9.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    124 vs 30 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M10
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $7662
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer exposure
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video
Panasonic S1
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $2498
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $7662
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer exposure
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video
Panasonic S1
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $2498
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica M10
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $7662
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
Panasonic S1
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $2498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Leica M (Typ 262)

Leica M10
Leica M (Typ 262)
  • $7662
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
Panasonic S1
Leica M (Typ 262)
  • $2498
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $7662
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm
Panasonic S1
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $2498
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
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