Dylan Smith writes:

I don't know about Leica in particular, but compare the image quality of
a 5MP camera with a decent lens with a $300 camera.

Then try one. You may be surprised.

Even if the $300 camera has a 10MP sensor, the 5MP camera with a full
frame 35mm sensor and decent lenses will look FAR superior, have much
less noise (particularly on long exposures).

See above.

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