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Leica

M10-D

Screenless digital M with ISO dial on top plate for a film-like shooting experience.

$7,995

Launch price

Released Oct 2018

vs

Leica

M11-P

Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.

$9,195

Launch price

Released Oct 2023

M11-P is 5 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

M10-D

WildlifePortrait

Wins

6categories

M11-P

Landscape

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M10-D wins 4 categories·M11-P wins 1 categories
  • AM10-D has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
  • AM10-D has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AM10-D has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
  • AM10-D has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
  • BM11-P has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24 MP)

Key specs at a glance

M10-DM11-P
Resolution24 MP60.3 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max25,60050,000
Burst20 fps4.5 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight660 g530 g
Battery640 shots700 shots

Size and weight, to scale

M10-D

139 × 80 × 39 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M11-P

139 × 80 × 39 mm

530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

M10-D is 1mm thicker than M11-P.

M10-D is 130 g heavier than M11-P.

Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M10-D · 39mm M11-P

Sensor size, to scale

M10-D

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 mm² area

M11-P

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseM10-DM11-P
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

M10-D

  • AF points / zones

    49 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only M10-D supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only M10-D supports it

Reasons to choose

M11-P

  • Resolution

    60.3 MP vs 24 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    64 vs 100 — lower is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 38.5

  • Weight

    530 g vs 660 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M10-D

Pros

  • No rear screen
  • ISO dial on top
  • Distraction-free shooting
  • Classic M feel

Cons

  • No rear display
  • Manual focus
  • Not for everyone

M11-P

Pros

  • 60MP full-frame
  • 256GB internal memory
  • Content Credentials
  • Sapphire display glass

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • No video
  • Very expensive

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

M10-D
M11-P
Resolution
24 MP
60.3 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full-frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
35.8 × 23.9 mm
36 x 24 mm
AA filter
No
No
M10-D
M11-P
Processor
Maestro IV
Maestro III
M10-D
M11-P
ISO min (native)
100
64−36 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
50,000+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
50,000
M10-D
M11-P
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, M10-D or M11-P?

M10-D scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the M10-D and M11-P?

M10-D is 24 MP and M11-P is 60.3 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the M10-D and M11-P have in-body image stabilization?

M10-D has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while M11-P does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the M10-D or the M11-P?

M10-D reaches 20 fps electronic. M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the M10-D and M11-P?

M10-D weighs 660 g and M11-P weighs 530 g, so the M11-P is 130 g lighter.

Do the M10-D and M11-P record 4K video?

M10-D: 4K up to 60p. M11-P: 4K up to 60p.

Are the M10-D and M11-P weather sealed?

M10-D: Yes. M11-P: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the M10-D and 700 shots for the M11-P, giving the M11-P the edge.

How much does each cost?

M10-D launched at $7,995 and M11-P at $9,195. The M10-D is $1,200 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.