M11-Dvs OM-1
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-1 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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