M10vs M11-P
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Documentary & Street — M11-P (2023): 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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
M11-P (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the m10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | M11-P (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £7,500 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 60.3MP |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | M11-P |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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