Decision tools · Compare
Leica M EV1 vs M11-P
Quick take: The M11-P has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica M EV1 is the most affordable; only the M11-P is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Price buttons are affiliate links — GearFrame may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects a score. Learn more
Verdictwhich should you buy?
M11-P — Documentary & Street: The M11-P is the M11 made more discreet and verifiable — all-black with no logo, and the world's first camera with Content Credentials built in. The same 60MP rangefinder brilliance as the M11, with added significance for documentary and journalistic work where image authenticity cannot be disputed.
Who should buy what
M11-P (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Documentary photographers and photojournalists who need provable image authenticity
- Street photographers who want the most discreet M-series camera ever produced
- Leica collectors who want the definitive M11 variant
- Professionals working where image integrity must be cryptographically verified
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica M EV1Leica · 2025 | M11-PLeica · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799Best | £8,200 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 60.3MPBest |
| Video | None (stills-only) | — |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 5fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~700 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 499g (with battery)Best | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica M EV1
M11-P
Portrait
5.4/10
5.2/10
Street
6.0/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.3/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
2.1/10
2.7/10
Sports & Action
2.0/10
2.3/10
Landscape
6.2/10
7.1/10
Wildlife
2.0/10
2.4/10
Casual
2.5/10
2.4/10
Food
5.2/10
4.9/10
Macro
3.9/10
3.7/10
Architecture
6.7/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
Next
More comparisons with Leica M EV1
Camera family history