Leica M11 vs Pentax Q
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Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M11 and Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Q (12MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The M11 was unveiled 10 years after the Q which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M11 matches up versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Pentax Q
M11 | Q | |||
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Introduced | January 2022 | ![]() | June 2011 | Newer by 129 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1873k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica M11
Q | M11 |
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Common features in the Leica M11 and Pentax Q
M11 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Leica M11 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M11 and the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and Q is 76 and 93 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and Q.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M11 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M11 will offer you extra detail having an extra 48MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M11 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Leica M11 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model | Leica M11 | Pentax Q |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2022-01-13 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,333 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 230 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC-SCL7 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $8,995 | $695 |