Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5
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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-P5 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
- Introduced 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
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The M11 Monochrome was released 9 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M11 Monochrome grades versus the E-P5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Olympus E-P5
M11 Monochrome | E-P5 | |||
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Released | April 2023 | ![]() | October 2013 | More recent by 116 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+1296k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
E-P5 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Olympus E-P5
M11 Monochrome | E-P5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the E-P5.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and E-P5 is 76 and 85 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and E-P5.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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-P5 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-04-14 | 2013-10-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
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 sizing | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,333k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 640g (1.41 pounds) | 420g (0.93 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $9,195 | $389 |