Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Below, we are evaluating the Leica M11 versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 was introduced 5 years after the E-M1 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M11 matches up vs the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M11 offers 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) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Leica M11 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M11 compared to the E-M1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and E-M1 II is 76 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 will offer you extra detail using its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger M11 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.