Leica M11vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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 & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| 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 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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