Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R
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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 Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Launched April 2023
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and S1R (47MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 4 years later than the S1R and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Panasonic S1R
M11 Monochrome | S1R | |||
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Released | April 2023 | ![]() | February 2019 | More recent by 52 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 2100k | Crisper display (+233k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Leica M11 Monochrome
S1R | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic S1R
M11 Monochrome | S1R | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the S1R.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and S1R is 76 and 54 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and S1R.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica M11 Monochrome to offer you more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-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 Panasonic S1R Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-04-14 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 8000 x 6000 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 62 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,333k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 lb) | 1020g (2.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | 3525 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | UHS II type SD | - |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail price | $9,195 | $3,698 |