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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X 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
  • Announced January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M11 was introduced 11 months before the S5 II X so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M11 matches up versus the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 M11 S5 II X 
Display resolution2333k1840kCrisper display (+493k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Leica M11

 S5 II X M11 
ReleasedJanuary 2023January 2022More modern by 11 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic S5 II X

 M11 S5 II X 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3.00"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M11 and the S5 II X.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and S5 II X is 76 and 59 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and S5 II X.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M11 to deliver extra detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M11 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
90
manual focus
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
87
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M11
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M11
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
71
good battery (700 shots)
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (60MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
9
no video recording
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
does have mic socket
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Leica M11Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M11 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2023-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 60MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 62 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,333 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution None 5952x3968
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640g (1.41 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type UHS II type SD SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $8,995 $2,199