M11-Pvs ZV-E10
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-P (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,500 | £399 |
| Sensor | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-P | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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