Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Released Jul 2024
D-Lux 8 is 2.4 years newer.
Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
M11
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD-Lux 8 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 17 MP)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BM11 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 9mm narrower and 11mm shorter than M11 but it is also 24mm thicker.
D-Lux 8 is 133 g lighter than M11.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 39mm M11
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
D-Lux 8
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D-Lux 8 supports it
Weight
397 g vs 530 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
M11
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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.
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
M11
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, D-Lux 8 or M11?
M11 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and M11?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and M11 is 60.3 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and M11 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while m11 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the M11?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and M11?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and M11 weighs 530 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 133 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and M11 record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. M11: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and M11 weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. M11: No.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and M11 at $8,995. The D-Lux 8 is $7,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.