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Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Previous Model is Leica M10
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2022
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Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Leica M11 versus OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The M11 was unveiled about the same time to the OM System OM-1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M11 matches up against the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the OM System OM-1

 M11 OM System OM-1 
Display resolution2333k1620kCrisper display (+713k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Leica M11

 OM System OM-1 M11 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and OM System OM-1

 M11 OM System OM-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022February 2022Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3.00"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 has outer 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 OM System OM-1 has dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and OM System OM-1 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and OM System OM-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 will render extra detail having an extra 40MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Portrait photography camera
90
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with OM System OM-1
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography advice
OM System OM-1 Sports photography advice
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery power (700 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (520 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography factors
OM System OM-1 Travel photography factors
71
great battery power (700 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery pack (520 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with OM System OM-1
9
can't record video
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Leica M11 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and OM System OM-1
 Leica M11OM System OM-1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica M11 OM System OM-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-13 2022-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 9528 x 6328 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 1053
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 62 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,333k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos 520 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type UHS II type SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $8,995 $2,199