M11-Dvs Lumix S9
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,299 |
| 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 (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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