Leica M11 Monochrome vs OM System OM-1

On this page, we are matching up the Leica M11 Monochrome versus OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 15 months after the OM System OM-1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the OM System OM-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the OM System OM-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and OM System OM-1 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and OM System OM-1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will offer more detail utilizing its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome provides an edge in sensor technology.