Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850
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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 GX850 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
- Launched April 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GX850, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 6 years later than the GX850 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Panasonic GX850
M11 Monochrome | GX850 | |||
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Introduced | April 2023 | ![]() | January 2017 | More recent by 77 months |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1293k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
GX850 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GX850
M11 Monochrome | GX850 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers outer dimensions 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 GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GX850 in our newest 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)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the GX850.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and GX850 is 76 and 90 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and GX850.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give more detail because of its extra 44MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-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 GX850 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-04-14 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,333 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3600s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | 210 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | UHS II type SD | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $9,195 | $548 |