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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Released Jan 2026
GR IV is 1.5 years newer.
Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,000)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 397 g)
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)
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 21mm wider, 8mm taller, and 29mm thicker than GR IV.
D-Lux 8 is 135 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 33mm GR IV
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× 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
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization
Only GR IV supports it
Weight
262 g vs 397 g — lower is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, D-Lux 8 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and GR IV?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while gR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the GR IV?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and GR IV?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 135 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and GR IV record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and GR IV weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. GR IV: No.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and GR IV at $1,499. The GR IV is $96 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.