Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH5S

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 5 years later than the GH5S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the GH5S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides outer 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the GH5S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and GH5S is 76 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and GH5S.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will deliver extra detail using its extra 50MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome should have a benefit in sensor tech.