M11-Dvs S1 II
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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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.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the s1 ii is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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