Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF2

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 12 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the GF2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and GF2 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and GF2.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide extra detail because of its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.