Leica M11vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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 & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M11 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M 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 | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M11 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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