M11-Dvs Lumix S1
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
View Lumix S1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Vlogging & Video |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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