M11-Pvs Z6 III
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 & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-P (2023) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,500 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | — | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-P | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| 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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