Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Revealed April 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Lets look closer at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The M11 Monochrome was released 9 years after the GH4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome matches up versus the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Panasonic GH4
M11 Monochrome | GH4 | |||
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Released | April 2023 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 112 months |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper screen (+1297k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
GH4 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GH4
M11 Monochrome | GH4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and GH4 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and GH4.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 44MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2023-04-14 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,333 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 3376 | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | 500 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC-SCL7 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $9,195 | $1,500 |