Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Nikon Z5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Z5 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M-Monochrom was launched 9 years earlier than the Z5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M-Monochrom grades against the Z5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom & Nikon Z5. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Nikon Z5
M-Monochrom | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica M-Monochrom
Z5 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | May 2012 | More recent by 99 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z5
M-Monochrom | Z5 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M-Monochrom versus Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M-Monochrom and the Z5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and Z5 is 78 and 62 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and Z5.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z5 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind in sensor technology.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica M-Monochrom | Nikon Z5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-05-10 | 2020-07-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 10000 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 59 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 32 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at release | $7,950 | $1,399 |