Leica M-Monochrom vs Nikon Z7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was brought out 7 years prior to the Z7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M-Monochrom grades against the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-Monochrom and Nikon Z7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M-Monochrom against the Z7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and Z7 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and Z7.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z7 to result in greater detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.