I cannot wait to get my hands on this camera! I've been in the market for a "truly pocketable" camera that's not a cell phone for along time, and none of the ones released in the last 3-4 years appealed to me. The D-Lux 7, Sony RX1R II, and Sony RX100 VIII were my finalists until Leica announced this one. Did more research, and I hard-landed on getting this. I'm definitely excited for this one!
Hi Gino, there are some distinct differences between the cameras you are looking at. The closest match to the D-Lux would be the Sony RX-100 series, especially the earlier models with a zoom lens up to 75mm focal length. The RX1 on the other hand is a completely different animal. It is full format, has stunning picture quality as the sensor is perfectly matching the Zeiss optics, but it is bigger and does not zoom. I own these two cameras and while the RX100 is a very compact and solid performer, the D-Lux 8 looks tempting. Both are point-and-shoot while the RX1 could as well be used by pros in specific situations. Hope this helps a bit with your decision.
I often wonder why people feel the need to post unhelpful negative comments, usually based on nothing but prejudice. What’s missing from all of them is how the photographer feels about using the camera. Some are well-specified but clinical and uninviting. Others are fine in some situations but not others. This looks to me like a useful lightweight travel camera, and even though it’s based on the Panasonic LX100, Leica has moved it in its own direction, both ergonomically and in terms of developed image. And Panasonic aren’t selling the LX100 anymore. Comparisons with phone cameras and full-frame ILCs just miss the point, and so do those who use them to snipe.
Hi, thanks for your overview of the Lux8. I've one problem. The camera is set as I want it but after power off some of the settings revert to default. eg. DNG reverts to DNG/JPG. I'd be grateful for your help.
@@alexbenstead5922 I bought an RX100iii for around $350 just a few weeks ago. Even though I am very tempted, I am debating whether I should pay so much more for the D-Lux. The Sony has a flip-out screen and ND-Filter while the Leica is just a more solid camera all around.
even on video we can see quality of photo, it is garbage :((, smartphones can get better results... and lumix s9 just destroying this overpriced leica... micro 4/3 is dead
I'm using Xiaomi 14 ultra and must confess that at many situation, the phone beats the M43 compact camera. But camera gets better at Portrait due to the sensor size and aperture lens.
