Canon R5 vs Leica M10
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Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Replacement is Leica M11

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon R5 and Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and M10 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The R5 was brought out 3 years after the M10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R5 grades versus the M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 & Leica M10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Leica M10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Leica M10
R5 | M10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2017 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Canon R5
M10 | R5 |
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Common features in the Canon R5 and Leica M10
R5 | M10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R5 offers exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Leica M10 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Canon R5 and Leica M10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 against the M10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and M10 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and M10.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon R5 to give you more detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R5 vs Leica M10 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | Leica M10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS R5 | Leica M10 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-07-09 | 2017-01-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic X | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 5952 x 3992 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 50000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Leica M |
Total lenses | 17 | 59 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192x4320 (30p/24/23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/24p/23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 8192x4320 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | none |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 738 grams (1.63 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 86 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2133 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 210 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $3,899 | $7,595 |