M11-Dvs Z5 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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z5 ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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