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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q

Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71
Leica M11 Monochrome front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced April 2023
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Q (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was launched 11 years after the Q which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Pentax Q

 M11 Monochrome Q 
LaunchedApril 2023June 2011Newer by 144 months
Display resolution2333k460kCrisper display (+1873k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Q M11 Monochrome 

Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Pentax Q

 M11 Monochrome Q 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the Q.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and Q is 76 and 93 respectively.

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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and Q.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will render extra detail utilizing its extra 48MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
91
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography features
Pentax Q Street photography features
74
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Sports photography with Pentax Q
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Travel photography with Pentax Q
71
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (60MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
lighter than average (180g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
megapixel count excellent (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Monochrome as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 Monochrome and Pentax Q
 Leica M11 MonochromePentax Q
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model Leica M11 Monochrome Pentax Q
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-04-14 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Pentax Q
Total lenses 62 8
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,333k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 47
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 3376 189
Other
Battery life 700 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $9,195 $695