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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Leica D-Lux 8 is decent for travel photography.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Four Thirds sensor for low light
- Bright f 1.7 2.8 zoom lens
- Eye level electronic viewfinder
- Simple dial exposure controls
- Beautifully understated design
- Excellent image quality
Points of Contention
- Basic focus system
- Fixed non tilting LCD
- No weather protection
- Limited 4K video
- Minor refresh of older D‑Lux 7
- Premium price for Leica badge
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics70
Jim Fisher
PCMag
“The compact Leica D-Lux 8 pairs a decently large sensor with a versatile zoom lens, but the camera's focus and video tech feel dated.”
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Richard Sibley
TechRadar
“Fresh styling aside, I expected a little more from Leica’s latest compact.”
