Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q10

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The M11 Monochrome was released 10 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with external 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) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the Q10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and Q10 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and Q10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 48 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.