Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL9
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Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Revealed January 2022
- Superseded the Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica M11 and Olympus E-PL9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.
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Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M11 grades versus the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Olympus E-PL9
| M11 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2022 |  | February 2018 | More modern by 48 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 2333k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+1293k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Leica M11
| E-PL9 | M11 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica M11 and Olympus E-PL9
| M11 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the M11 compared to the E-PL9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and E-PL9 is 76 and 85 respectively.
Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and E-PL9.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M11 will resolve greater detail having an extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern M11 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
| Leica M11 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica M11 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-01-13 | 2018-02-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 62 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,333 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3600 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 8.6 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 640g (1.41 lbs) | 380g (0.84 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| 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 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $8,995 | $599 |