Leica M10 vs Nikon Z7

Here, we are contrasting the Leica M10 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was released 19 months before the Z7 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the M10 matches up versus the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 & Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 compared to the Z7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and Z7 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and Z7.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.