M11-Pvs Leica SL2
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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-P (2023) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,500 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 60.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | — | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-P | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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