Leica M10 vs Panasonic FZ2500
The Leica M10 (Typ 3656) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (labelled Panasonic FZ2000 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in January 2017 and September 2016. The M10 is a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera, while the FZ2500 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (M10) and an one-inch (FZ2500) sensor. The Leica has a resolution of 23.8 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Leica M10 (Typ 3656) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
The physical size and weight of the Leica M10 and the Panasonic FZ2500 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The M10 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the FZ2500 is only available in black.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic FZ2500 is notably larger (27 percent) than the Leica M10. It is worth mentioning in this context that the M10 is splash and dust resistant, while the FZ2500 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the FZ2500 has a lens built in, whereas the M10 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the M10 and their specifications in the Leica M Lens Catalog.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) | Street Price |
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1. | Leica M10 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 39 mm | 660 g | 210 | Y | Jan 2017 | 6,595 | ||
2. | Panasonic FZ2500 | 138 mm | 102 mm | 135 mm | 915 g | 350 | n | Sep 2016 | 1,199 | ||
3. | Canon 1D X Mark II | 158 mm | 168 mm | 83 mm | 1530 g | 1210 | Y | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | ||
4. | Canon 80D | 139 mm | 105 mm | 79 mm | 730 g | 960 | Y | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | ||
5. | Fujifilm X100F | 127 mm | 75 mm | 52 mm | 469 g | 390 | n | Jan 2017 | 1,299 | ||
6. | Leica M-E Typ 240 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 42 mm | 680 g | .. | Y | Jun 2019 | 3,999 | ||
7. | Leica V-LUX 5 | 136 mm | 97 mm | 131 mm | 812 g | 350 | n | Jul 2019 | 1,249 | ||
8. | Leica M10-P | 139 mm | 80 mm | 39 mm | 660 g | 210 | Y | Aug 2018 | 7,995 | ||
9. | Leica M Typ 262 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 42 mm | 680 g | .. | Y | Nov 2015 | 5,195 | ||
10. | Leica Q Typ 116 | 130 mm | 80 mm | 93 mm | 640 g | 300 | n | Jun 2015 | 4,249 | ||
11. | Leica M Typ 240 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 42 mm | 680 g | .. | Y | Sep 2012 | 6,950 | ||
12. | Leica M9 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 37 mm | 585 g | .. | n | Sep 2009 | 7,999 | ||
13. | Leica M8 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 37 mm | 591 g | .. | n | Sep 2006 | 5,499 | ||
14. | Nikon D5 | 160 mm | 159 mm | 92 mm | 1415 g | 3780 | Y | Jan 2016 | 6,499 | ||
15. | Panasonic FZ1000 II | 136 mm | 97 mm | 131 mm | 810 g | 350 | n | Feb 2019 | 899 | ||
16. | Panasonic FZ1000 | 137 mm | 99 mm | 131 mm | 831 g | 360 | n | Jun 2014 | 899 | ||
17. | Sony RX100 IV | 102 mm | 58 mm | 41 mm | 298 g | 280 | n | Jun 2015 | 999 | ||
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The FZ2500 was launched at a lower price than the M10, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Leica M10 features a full frame sensor and the Panasonic FZ2500 an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the FZ2500 is 86 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.7. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 23.8MP, the M10 offers a higher resolution than the FZ2500 (20MP), but the M10 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.00μm versus 2.41μm for the FZ2500) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the M10 is a somewhat more recent model (by 3 months) than the FZ2500, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the M10 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The resolution advantage of the Leica M10 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the M10 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 29.8 x 20 inches or 75.6 x 50.7 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 23.8 x 16 inches or 60.5 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 19.8 x 13.3 inches or 50.4 x 33.8 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic FZ2500 are 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Leica M10 (Typ 3656) has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 50000. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports | DXO Overall |
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1. | Leica M10 | Full Frame | 23.8 | 5952 | 3992 | none | 24.4 | 13.2 | 2133 | 86 | |
2. | Panasonic FZ2500 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
3. | Canon 1D X Mark II | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | |
4. | Canon 80D | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.2 | 1135 | 79 | |
5. | Fujifilm X100F | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
6. | Leica M-E Typ 240 | Full Frame | 23.7 | 5952 | 3976 | 1080/25p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
7. | Leica V-LUX 5 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
8. | Leica M10-P | Full Frame | 23.8 | 5952 | 3992 | none | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
9. | Leica M Typ 262 | Full Frame | 23.7 | 5952 | 3976 | none | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
10. | Leica Q Typ 116 | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.7 | 2221 | 85 | |
11. | Leica M Typ 240 | Full Frame | 23.7 | 5952 | 3976 | 1080/25p | 24.0 | 13.3 | 1860 | 84 | |
12. | Leica M9 | Full Frame | 18.1 | 5212 | 3472 | none | 22.5 | 11.7 | 884 | 69 | |
13. | Leica M8 | APS-H | 10.4 | 3936 | 2630 | none | 21.1 | 11.3 | 663 | 59 | |
14. | Nikon D5 | Full Frame | 20.7 | 5588 | 3712 | 4K/30p | 25.1 | 12.3 | 2343 | 88 | |
15. | Panasonic FZ1000 II | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
16. | Panasonic FZ1000 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.1 | 11.7 | 517 | 64 | |
17. | Sony RX100 IV | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.6 | 591 | 70 |
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The FZ2500 indeed provides for movie recording, while the M10 does not. The highest resolution format that the FZ2500 can use is 4K/30p.
Feature comparison
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the FZ2500 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the M10 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the FZ2500 has a higher magnification than the one of the M10 (0.74x vs 0.73x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Leica M10 and Panasonic FZ2500 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution (000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) | Built-in Flash (yes/no) | Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Leica M10 | optical | n | 3.0 | 1037 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | n | n | |
2. | Panasonic FZ2500 | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
3. | Canon 1D X Mark II | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 16.0 | n | n | |
4. | Canon 80D | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0 | Y | n | |
5. | Fujifilm X100F | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 8.0 | Y | n | |
6. | Leica M-E Typ 240 | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | n | n | |
7. | Leica V-LUX 5 | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1240 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
8. | Leica M10-P | optical | n | 3.0 | 1037 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | n | n | |
9. | Leica M Typ 262 | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | n | n | |
10. | Leica Q Typ 116 | 3680 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | n | Y | |
11. | Leica M Typ 240 | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | n | n | |
12. | Leica M9 | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.0 | n | n | |
13. | Leica M8 | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 2.0 | n | n | |
14. | Nikon D5 | optical | Y | 3.2 | 2359 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 14.0 | n | n | |
15. | Panasonic FZ1000 II | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1240 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
16. | Panasonic FZ1000 | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
17. | Sony RX100 IV | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 1228 | tilting | n | 1/2000s | 16.0 | Y | Y |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The FZ2500 has a touchscreen, while the M10 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The FZ2500 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the M10 does not have a selfie-screen.The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the FZ2500 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The Leica M10 and the Panasonic FZ2500 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the M10 and the FZ2500 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Leica M10 (Typ 3656) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support | NFC Support | Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Leica M10 | Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | Y | - | - | |
2. | Panasonic FZ2500 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
3. | Canon 1D X Mark II | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | |
4. | Canon 80D | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
5. | Fujifilm X100F | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
6. | Leica M-E Typ 240 | Y | mono | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
7. | Leica V-LUX 5 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
8. | Leica M10-P | Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | Y | - | - | |
9. | Leica M Typ 262 | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
10. | Leica Q Typ 116 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
11. | Leica M Typ 240 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
12. | Leica M9 | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
13. | Leica M8 | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
14. | Nikon D5 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | |
15. | Panasonic FZ1000 II | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
16. | Panasonic FZ1000 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
17. | Sony RX100 IV | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - |
Both the M10 and the FZ2500 are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The FZ2500 replaced the earlier Panasonic FZ1000, while the M10 followed on from the Leica M Typ 262. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Leica and Panasonic websites.
Review summary
So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Leica M10 or the Panasonic FZ2500 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Reasons to prefer the Leica M10 (Typ 3656):
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (23.8 vs 20MP) with a 9% higher linear resolution.
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
- Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
- More compact: Is smaller (139x80mm vs 138x102mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale price.
- More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 3 months after the FZ2500).

Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500:
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/30p video.
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.73x).
- More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the M10 necessitates an extra lens.
- Longer lasting: Gets more shots (350 versus 210) out of a single battery charge.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in September 2016).
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the FZ2500 emerges as the winner of the match-up (15 : 12 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the M10 and the FZ2500 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews
This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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1. | Leica M10 | 4.5/5 | .. | .. | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 6,595 | ||
2. | Panasonic FZ2500 | .. | + | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2016 | 1,199 | ||
3. | Canon 1D X Mark II | .. | .. | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | ||
4. | Canon 80D | 4/5 | + + | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | ||
5. | Fujifilm X100F | 5/5 | + | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 1,299 | ||
6. | Leica M-E Typ 240 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Jun 2019 | 3,999 | ||
7. | Leica V-LUX 5 | .. | .. | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Jul 2019 | 1,249 | ||
8. | Leica M10-P | .. | .. | .. | .. | 4/5 | Aug 2018 | 7,995 | ||
9. | Leica M Typ 262 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Nov 2015 | 5,195 | ||
10. | Leica Q Typ 116 | 5/5 | .. | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2015 | 4,249 | ||
11. | Leica M Typ 240 | 4/5 | .. | .. | 4/5 | .. | Sep 2012 | 6,950 | ||
12. | Leica M9 | .. | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | .. | Sep 2009 | 7,999 | ||
13. | Leica M8 | .. | .. | + + | .. | .. | Sep 2006 | 5,499 | ||
14. | Nikon D5 | .. | .. | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2016 | 6,499 | ||
15. | Panasonic FZ1000 II | .. | .. | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2019 | 899 | ||
16. | Panasonic FZ1000 | 4/5 | + + | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2014 | 899 | ||
17. | Sony RX100 IV | 4.5/5 | + + | 85/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2015 | 999 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Leica M10 vs Panasonic FZ2500
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Leica M10 | Panasonic FZ2500 |
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Camera Type | Rangefinder camera | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Leica M mount lenses | 24-480mm f/2.8-4.5 |
Launch Date | January 2017 | September 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 6,595 | USD 1,199 |
Sensor Specs | Leica M10 | Panasonic FZ2500 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | 1" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Area | 855.62 mm2 | 116.16 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 43 mm | 15.9 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 2.7x |
Sensor Resolution | 23.8 Megapixels | 20 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5952 x 3992 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 6.00 μm | 2.41 μm |
Pixel Density | 2.78 MP/cm2 | 17.18 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | no AA filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100 - 50,000 ISO | 125 - 12,800 ISO |
ISO Boost | no Enhancement | 80 - 25,600 ISO |
Image Processor | Maestro II | Venus |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 86 | .. |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 24.4 | .. |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 13.2 | .. |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 2133 | .. |
Screen Specs | Leica M10 | Panasonic FZ2500 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.73x | 0.74x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360k dots | |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 1037k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Swivel screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Leica M10 | Panasonic FZ2500 |
Focus System | Manual Focus | Contrast-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 5 shutter flaps/s | 12 shutter flaps/s |
Electronic Shutter | no E-Shutter | up to 1/16000s |
Time-Lapse Photography | Intervalometer built-in | Intervalometer built-in |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Connectivity Specs | Leica M10 | Panasonic FZ2500 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | no USB | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | no Headphone port | Headphone port |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | Leica M10 | Panasonic FZ2500 |
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | not weather sealed |
Battery Type | BP-SCL5 | DMW-BLC12 |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 210 shots per charge | 350 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
139 x 80 x 39 mm (5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in) |
138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.4 x 4.0 x 5.3 in) |
Camera Weight | 660 g (23.3 oz) | 915 g (32.3 oz) |
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