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Leica M11vs Lumix S5 IIX

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 Lumix S5 IIX Lumix Lumix S5 IIX (2023) Starting from £2399 new Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount View Lumix S5 IIX

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.

Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.

↓ 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

Lumix S5 IIX (2023)

  • Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
  • L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
  • Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
  • S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow

Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica M11 (2022)Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Price £7,999 £2,399
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP 24.2MP
Video None 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 4.5fps 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
Battery Life 700 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 530g body only 740g body only
Dimensions 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Leica M-mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size
Genre Leica M11Lumix S5 IIX
Street
9.0
4.0
Documentary
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports
7.0

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