Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 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
- Introduced April 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Let's look closer at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Pentax Q7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

The M11 Monochrome was introduced 9 years after the Q7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M11 Monochrome scores against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Pentax Q7
M11 Monochrome | Q7 | |||
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Launched | April 2023 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 118 months |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1873k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
Q7 | M11 Monochrome |
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Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Pentax Q7
M11 Monochrome | Q7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the Q7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and Q7 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and Q7.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will produce greater detail using its extra 48MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-04-14 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,333 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | UHS II type SD | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $9,195 | $480 |