Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
17 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,000
Burst
40 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
397 g
Sensor size
Leica D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Body size
Leica D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
130 × 69 × 62 mm · 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited3.0/ 10
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 40fps burst — pro-level action capture
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited0.0/ 10
Travel
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 397g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Limited2.5/ 10
- · 40fps burst captures fleeting moments
Vlogging
Fair4.0/ 10
- · 397g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 4/3 sensor compact
- ✓ 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓ OLED EVF
- ✓ 4K video
Cons
- – Fixed zoom lens
- – No weather sealing
- – Premium compact price
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Leica D-Lux 8
Sensor
Resolution17 MP
Sensor type4/3" CMOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo
Processor
ProcessorImage processor
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,000
ISO max (expanded)25,000
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical central shutter + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemContrast detection AF
AF points / zones49
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionFace, Eye
Burst
Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)40 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264, MP4
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
Body
Weight397 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)130 × 69 × 62 mm
Weather sealingNo
Battery
BatteryBP-DC15
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountFixed lens