GoPro
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 priceReleased May 2026
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
MISSION 1 PRO is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
D-Lux 8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD-Lux 8 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher ISO max (native) (25,000 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 52mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 34mm thinner than D-Lux 8.
MISSION 1 PRO is 190 g lighter than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 62mm D-Lux 8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only MISSION 1 PRO supports it
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 8
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, MISSION 1 PRO or D-Lux 8?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 8?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the D-Lux 8?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 8?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 190 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The MISSION 1 PRO is $895 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Leica press materials.