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Leica M11vs KF

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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Pentax KF Pentax KF (2022) Starting from £700 new Best for Landscape & Outdoor View KF

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.

Landscape & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.

↓ 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

KF (2022)

  • Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
  • DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
  • Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
  • Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder

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

Full specifications

Specification Leica M11 (2022)KF (2022)
Price £7,999 £700
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP 24.2MP
Video None 1080p/60p
Autofocus Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points
Stabilisation None In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 4.5fps 6fps
Battery Life 700 shots (CIPA) ~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 530g body only 643g (body only)
Dimensions 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage
Screen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Leica M-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Leica M11KF
Street
9.0
6.0
Documentary
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.5
Travel
7.0
8.0
Landscape
7.0
8.5
Sports & Action
4.0
6.0
Wildlife
7.5
Casual
7.5
Vlogging & Video
4.5

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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