Running M11 and M10 in parallel: is it big pain?

[Kiwimac]

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I was browsing the second hand listings and one of the dealers has a grade 8 condition M10 Monochrom for sale. 
 

I did have an M10-R briefly, which I liked. However once the M11 settled down, the quality of life improvements got me to sell the 10. 
 

There are zero second hand M11 M cameras with either of the two best NZ dealers right now. 
 

Reviews of the 10M are good. Some suggesting that the images look more analogue than the M11M images but never having owned either I can’t really speak to that. 
 

The 10M is probably NZ$6,000 less than a similar 11M would be. 
 

Of course, we then end up with different batteries, no hybrid shutter, no usb C. Etc. which could make it a pain to travel with. 
 

Operationally they’re similar enough not to be too annoying and I doubt I’d use them side by side anyway. I used to do that with Nikon D3 and 4 - one on each hip, sporting 70-200 f2.8 on one side and 17-35 f2.8 on the other. Can’t see me doing that with M. 
 

Worth considering or wait until the eventual 12M sends all the mint trade ins to the secondary market?

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[Chris W]

I loved my M10 colour, upgraded for an M11, but I kind of miss it. I would jump on an M10 Monochrom if I could afford it.

[Steve Ash]

I own a M11 M and a M10. It is really hard to hold back and not to switch the M10 to a M11. It is not only the higher resolution but also the usb charging, convenience with FOTOS, lighter weight, etc.

 

[Alexander108]

I own an M10-M and an M11. Although I like the usability of the M11 much more (menus, buttons, etc.) the M10 is certainly "good enough" for me. I am still blown away by the image quality of the M10-M. I don't see a reason to replace it with an M11-M. There would be some conveniences but certainly not worth thousands of dollars / euros. 

You'll enjoy the M10-M!