Leica M11vs Lumix GH6
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
View Lumix GH6
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 Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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 GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | None | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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