Leica
M10
Digital M rangefinder with 24MP full-frame sensor, classic controls, and no video distractions.
$6,495
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
Leica
M10-P
Stealth M10 with no red dot, quieter shutter, and sapphire LCD cover for discreet shooting.
$7,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
M10-P is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
M10
Wins
M10-P
16 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM10 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AM10 has higher EVF magnification (0.78 × vs 0.73 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM10
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M10-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
M10 and M10-P share virtually identical body dimensions.
M10 and M10-P weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10 · 39mm M10-P
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M10
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M10-P
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M10
139 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M10-P
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M10
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
M10-P
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 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
M10
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.73 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M10-P
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M10
Pros
- ✓Pure stills M experience
- ✓24MP full-frame
- ✓Classic rangefinder
- ✓Leica color
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Expensive
M10-P
Pros
- ✓No red dot logo
- ✓Quiet shutter
- ✓Sapphire LCD glass
- ✓Classic M design
Cons
- –24MP only
- –Manual focus
- –Premium price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica M10-P
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, M10 or M10-P?
M10 scores 7.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for M10-P — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the M10 and M10-P?
Both cameras share the same 24 MP resolution.
Do the M10 and M10-P have in-body image stabilization?
M10 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M10-P has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M10 or the M10-P?
M10 reaches 20 fps electronic. M10-P reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M10 and M10-P?
Both bodies weigh roughly 660 g.
Do the M10 and M10-P record 4K video?
M10: 4K up to 60p. M10-P: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M10 and M10-P weather sealed?
M10: Yes. M10-P: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10 and 640 shots for the M10-P, giving the M10-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M10 launched at $6,495 and M10-P at $7,995. The M10 is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.