Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5

Here, we are contrasting the Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and S5 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M11 was unveiled 18 months after the S5 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M11 scores against the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 offers 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) and the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M11 versus the S5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and S5 is 76 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and S5.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M11 to produce extra detail having an extra 36MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern M11 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.