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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R 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 S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and S1R (47MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 was announced 2 years after the S1R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M11 scores against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic S1R

 M11 S1R 
LaunchedJanuary 2022February 2019Newer by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k2100kClearer display (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Leica M11

 S1R M11 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic S1R

 M11 S1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M11 compared to the S1R.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and S1R is 76 and 54 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and S1R.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica M11 to provide more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher M11 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
71
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
weather sealing
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Panasonic S1R
 Leica M11Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M11 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9528 x 6328 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 62 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,333 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest 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 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 640g (1.41 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
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 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media UHS II type SD -
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $8,995 $3,698