Leica M11vs G85
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| 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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