M11-Pvs S1 II
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.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the s1 ii is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-P (2023) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,500 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-P | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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