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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 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
  • Released January 2022
  • Old Model is Leica M10
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Released February 2022
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica M11 and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The M11 was announced at a similar time to the GH6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M11 matches up versus the GH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic GH6

 M11 GH6 
Screen resolution2333k1840kClearer screen (+493k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Leica M11

 GH6 M11 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic GH6

 M11 GH6 
ReleasedJanuary 2022February 2022Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M11 features external 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 Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 compared to the GH6.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and GH6 is 76 and 56 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and GH6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M11 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M11 will show greater detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
89
you can focus manually
resolution is high (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
great resolution (25MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Panasonic GH6
80
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography details
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery life (700 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great resolution (25 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5760 x 2880 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Panasonic GH6
 Leica M11Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M11 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-13 2022-02-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9528 x 6328 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,333k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution None 5760x2880
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 pounds) 823g (1.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $8,995 $2,198