Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S5

Below, we will be matching up the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and S5 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was released 2 years after the S5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the S5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and S5 is 76 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and S5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica M11 Monochrome to show greater detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome will have an edge in sensor technology.