Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL1

Below, we will be looking at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was brought out 13 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M11 Monochrome grades against the E-PL1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the E-PL1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and E-PL1 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and E-PL1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide you with greater detail having its extra 48MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.