Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5
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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-PL5 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 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.
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The M11 Monochrome was manufactured 10 years later than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the E-PL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Olympus E-PL5
M11 Monochrome | E-PL5 | |||
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Introduced | April 2023 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 129 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1873k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
E-PL5 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Olympus E-PL5
M11 Monochrome | E-PL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome features physical dimensions 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-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
See the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 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)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the E-PL5.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and E-PL5 is 76 and 88 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and E-PL5.
As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide you with more detail due to its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-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-PL5 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-04-14 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 60 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,333 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 lbs) | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | 889 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $9,195 | $400 |