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Leica M11vs G85

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica M11 Leica Leica M11 (2022) Starting from £7999 new Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors View Leica M11
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Lumix G85 Lumix G85 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Video View G85

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre Leica M11G85
Street
9.0
7.5
Documentary
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.5
Travel
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
8.5
Sports & Action
4.0
5.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
Wildlife
6.0

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