Leica M11vs Lumix G9
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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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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