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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and S1 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The M11 was revealed 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M11 matches up against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic S1

 M11 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2022February 2019Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k2100kCrisper screen (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica M11

 S1 M11 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic S1

 M11 S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M11 against the S1.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and S1 is 76 and 54 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Leica M11 to produce extra detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher M11 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
90
manual focus
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery (700 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (700 CIPA)
weather proof
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (380 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
resolution is amazing (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Panasonic S1
 Leica M11Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M11 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 62 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,333 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 1021 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 700 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD -
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $8,995 $2,498