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Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Older Model is Leica M10
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica M11 versus Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The M11 was released 3 years after the E-M1X which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M11 matches up vs the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Olympus E-M1X

 M11 E-M1X 
ReleasedJanuary 2022January 2019More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution2333k1037kClearer screen (+1296k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Leica M11

 E-M1X M11 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Olympus E-M1X

 M11 E-M1X 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M11 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Check out the Leica M11 versus Olympus E-M1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M11 versus the E-M1X.

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and E-M1X is 76 and 54 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and E-M1X.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M11 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent M11 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
90
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery pack (700 shots)
slow fps (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (870 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
71
great battery pack (700 shots)
weather proof
great sensor resolution (60MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (870 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M11
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
great sensor resolution (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (700 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
9
can't shoot video
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Leica M11 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Olympus E-M1X
 Leica M11Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica M11 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-01-13 2019-01-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,333k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 997g (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 870 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage UHS II type SD -
Storage slots One Two
Cost at release $8,995 $2,999