Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1H

Here is a extended analysis of the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and S1H (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 3 years later than the S1H and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome features outside 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) while the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the S1H.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and S1H is 76 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and S1H.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Leica M11 Monochrome to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.