M11-Dvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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