Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica Q2→Leica Leica M11
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica Q2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica M11
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Resolution60MP vs 47MP (+13MP)
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Battery life700 shots (CIPA) vs 340 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2022 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Leica M11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica Q2 | Leica M11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £7,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | None | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 718g | 530g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
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