Leica M11vs Lumix S9
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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