Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1
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![Leica M11 Monochrome front Leica M11 Monochrome front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11-Monochrome/Leica-M11-Monochrome-front.jpg)
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Announced April 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Released October 2013
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
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The M11 Monochrome was released 9 years later than the E-M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the E-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The complete galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Olympus E-M1
M11 Monochrome | E-M1 | |||
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Released | April 2023 | ![]() | October 2013 | Fresher by 116 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+1296k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
E-M1 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Olympus E-M1
M11 Monochrome | E-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the E-M1.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and E-M1 is 76 and 71 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and E-M1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-04-14 | 2013-10-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePIC VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 62 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,333k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3600s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 pounds) | 497 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | 757 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 350 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $9,195 | $799 |