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Leica M11 vs Pentax Q

Portability
76
Imaging
82
Features
56
Overall
71
Leica M11 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Previous Model is Leica M10
Pentax Q
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Pentax Q

 M11 Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2022June 2011Newer by 129 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k460kClearer display (+1873k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica M11

 Q M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Pentax Q

 M11 Q 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3.00"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).

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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.

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
89
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
45
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
79
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (180 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q Sports photography highlights
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
weather sealing
fantastic sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than average (180g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
fantastic sensor resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (180 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica M11 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Pentax Q
 Leica M11Pentax Q
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