NEW LEICA M10-R vs M10-P | Two Major Differences

In the video, I explain the two major differences between the newly released Leica M10-R and the established Leica M10-P.

I also look into differences in resolution between the newly developed 40MP sensor in the M10-R versus the 24MP sensor in the M10-P by means of a sample image in Capture One.

Watch in 4K to avoid video compression.

See also my "first impression" video on the Leica M10-R with lots of sample images:

[jamespalsson]

Warmer and more vivid colours of the P; prefer that over the R in these pictures.

[wmkout]

Thanks for this, you really just put my mind at ease. I just went from a M-D 262 to an A7RIV and now going back down to an M10-D. While the 61mp files from the Sony are fantastic, the files are just to clunky to deal with. I was really worried I was going to miss the extra resolution by not going with an M10-R but your video really helped me realize the increase from 24 to 40 really isn't that big of a deal.

[Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

Great video! Street photographers often don't have the luxury of being able to compose the perfect shot. The M10-R will give such photographers an ability to 'zoom in' that they don't have with the M10.

[SourPlanet]

The "deep pixels" theory carries over to the Q as well. I picked up the original Q recently. I shoot it alongside my Sony sometimes and there is simply something going on with that Leica's sensor. The Sony has double the res and GM glass. The old Q still just has this "deep" quality that isn't in the Sony.

[MJAdams-jsnp]

This is the video that made me realize I had to buy an M. Picked up an M10. Love it.

[dliyrdy]

I love the looks of those cameras, they look as if they were from an antique camera collection while having high tech specs

[maze]

To my eye, the M10-P image is warmer, may be your edit but it's more pleasing to me.

[duodua]

Very interesting. The colour was the most noticeable difference which on the M10-P it had a significant magenta hue in the sky. It would be great to see a similar comparison between the SL2 and M10-R.

[GKhanKutar]

I love Safari Edition M10-P. I will wait for M10-R Safari Edition and get my first Leica hopefully ! :)

[RobertFalconer]

ISO and time limits makes total sense. Since raising ISO is effectively just increasing gain, then the longer the sensor is capturing light at higher gain, the more heat issues you're going to encounter. Besides, if you're shooting a 4 minute or longer exposure, realistically there is zero reason to use any ISO higher than base.

[mariogpx]

M10-P is really good, 24 MP is enough.

[YoramPomer]

I noticed that for a second you hesitated between the B and the 8 seconds dial position . This is because of the font face that Leica is using. I wonder if anyone ever lost a frame because of this.

[ProGwardzista]

The video I’ve been waiting for - thank you! Considering na upgrade from m10.

[gregoryvarano]

Great video, but when printing you will not see a difference between 24mp and 40mp. they will both print the same size print with ease, 24x36 is not an issue. You do get an advantage if you crop but as you show in you video, it isn't that much of a difference. I've printed stunning 17x22 archival prints with my M8.2 which is 10mp. The pleasure in owning a M10P or R is the advances like touch screen, conductivity and an improved Visoflex with GPS. Also the shutter on the M10P is the best ever, so quiet and smooth. Both cameras are amazing, a joy to use.

[NikCan]

Fabulous video as usual and great having such a majestic background to extoll the virtues of this new Leica camera.

[lllxavierlll]

Hi, thanks for the video.
I just sold my m240, seems m10 is already enough, the 40MP is not really a huge jump at the end. 🤔

[tchin]

Oh boy, can’t keep up with Leica, I’m happy with my Leica Q, Vario-X and M240...so I’ll wait for the Leica 4x6 format to come out next....

[kbql]

You’re missing the most important difference. No Leica script on top of camera body for M-10R

[npet]

Superb review with your landscape photo with lots of subject matter ! So many reviewers don't take the trouble to show a proper assessment . Yes, most of us looking at this on a computer screen would be happy with the P Leica .

[Paul-jbrk]

The easiest way to raise the ISO dial is using two fingers while pushing up from the bottom, not pulling up from the top. Give it a try!