M11-Dvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £699 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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