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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Leica M11
(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
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Photography Glossary

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and S1H (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was unveiled 2 years after the S1H which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M11 scores versus the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic S1H

 M11 S1H 
IntroducedJanuary 2022August 2019More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution2333k2330kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Leica M11

 S1H M11 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic S1H

 M11 S1H 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M11 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 against the S1H.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and S1H is 76 and 52 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and S1H.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica M11 to resolve extra detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher M11 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
89
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
amazing resolution (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
environment proofing
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
amazing resolution (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
9
no video
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Panasonic S1H
 Leica M11Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M11 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 62 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 2,333k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 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 modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 5952x3988
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 1052 grams (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage UHS II type SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at launch $8,995 $3,998