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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
D-Lux 8 is 5 months newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,000)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BOM-1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 5mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than OM-1 II.
D-Lux 8 is 202 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 8: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
397 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica D-Lux 8
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D-Lux 8 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and OM-1 II?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the OM-1 II?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and OM-1 II?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 202 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The D-Lux 8 is $804 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and OM System press materials.