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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
52
Overall
70
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
47
Features
48
Overall
47

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 11 years after the GF3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Panasonic GF3

 M11 Monochrome GF3 
IntroducedApril 2023August 2011Newer by 143 months
Screen resolution2333k460kCrisper screen (+1873k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 GF3 M11 Monochrome 

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GF3

 M11 Monochrome GF3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the GF3.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and GF3 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and GF3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography factors
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
71
better than average battery life (700 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11 Monochrome
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
9
lack of video recording
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GF3
 Leica M11 MonochromePanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M11 Monochrome Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-04-14 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,333 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lbs) 264 gr (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 50
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 10.1
DXO Low light score 3376 459
Other
Battery life 700 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $9,195 $360