M11-Pvs Q
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Documentary & Street — M11-P (2023): The M11-P is the M11 made more discreet and verifiable — all-black with no logo, and the world's first camera with Content Credentials built in. The same 60MP rangefinder brilliance as the M11, with added significance for documentary and journalistic work where image authenticity cannot be disputed.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
M11-P (2023)
- Documentary photographers and photojournalists who need provable image authenticity
- Street photographers who want the most discreet M-series camera ever produced
- Leica collectors who want the definitive M11 variant
- Professionals working where image integrity must be cryptographically verified
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the q is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-P (2023) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,500 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-P | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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