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MISSION 1 PRO

Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.

$700

Launch price

Released May 2026

vs

Leica

D-Lux 7

Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.

$1,195

Launch price

Released Nov 2018

MISSION 1 PRO is 7.5 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

MISSION 1 PRO

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

4categories

D-Lux 7

WildlifeTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

MISSION 1 PRO wins 2 categories·D-Lux 7 wins 3 categories
  • BD-Lux 7 has lower AF low-light limit (-3 EV vs 0 EV)
  • BD-Lux 7 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
  • BD-Lux 7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
  • AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

MISSION 1 PROD-Lux 7
Resolution50 MP17 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max51,20025,600
Burst30 fps15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight580 g580 g
Battery520 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

MISSION 1 PRO

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

D-Lux 7

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7 share virtually identical body dimensions.

MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7 weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 PRO · 72mm D-Lux 7

Sensor size, to scale

MISSION 1 PRO

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

D-Lux 7

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseMISSION 1 PROD-Lux 7
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.5Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

MISSION 1 PRO

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    50 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it

Reasons to choose

D-Lux 7

  • AF low-light limit

    -3 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    49 vs 0 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 0 % — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

MISSION 1 PRO

Pros

  • 8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
  • 50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
  • 8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
  • GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
  • 20m waterproof without housing

Cons

  • Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
  • Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
  • New platform — limited third-party support
  • Subscriber discount required for best price

D-Lux 7

Pros

  • Fast zoom lens
  • Leica color
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Micro Four Thirds sensor
  • Fixed lens
  • Premium price

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

MISSION 1 PRO
D-Lux 7
Resolution
50 MP2.9× more
17 MP
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
MISSION 1 PRO
D-Lux 7
Processor
GP3
Maestro IV
MISSION 1 PRO
D-Lux 7
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+1 stop
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
MISSION 1 PRO
D-Lux 7
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, MISSION 1 PRO or D-Lux 7?

MISSION 1 PRO scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for D-Lux 7 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7?

MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and D-Lux 7 is 17 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7 have in-body image stabilization?

MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the D-Lux 7?

MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7?

Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.

Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7 record 4K video?

MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p.

Are the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 7 weather sealed?

MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. D-Lux 7: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 640 shots for the D-Lux 7, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and D-Lux 7 at $1,195. The MISSION 1 PRO is $495 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.