Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica Q2→Leica M11-P
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 M11-P
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Resolution60MP vs 47MP (+13MP)
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs 340 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | M11-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica Q2 | M11-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £7,500 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 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" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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