Leica M11vs GH4
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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