Leica
M11 Monochrom
Black-and-white-only Leica M with 60MP monochrome full-frame sensor, ISO 125-200000, and 256GB internal memory.
$9,195
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
Leica
M11-P
Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.
$9,195
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
M11-P is 6 months newer.
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Wins
M11 Monochrom
Wins
M11-P
13 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM11 Monochrom has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 50,000)
- BM11-P has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 125)
- BM11-P has lower Weight (530 g vs 542 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M11-P
139 × 80 × 38 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
M11 Monochrom and M11-P share virtually identical body dimensions.
M11 Monochrom is 12 g heavier than M11-P.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 Monochrom · 38mm M11-P
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11 Monochrom
139 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11-P
139 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M11 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M11-P
139 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
M11-P
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
M11 Monochrom
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 50,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M11-P
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.8, 80.3, 38.45
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
64 vs 125 — lower is better
Weight
530 g vs 542 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 60.3 MP
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4.5 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 4.5 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 15 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M11 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓ISO up to 200000
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Pure black-and-white files
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, M11 Monochrom or M11-P?
M11-P scores 6.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for M11 Monochrom — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 Monochrom and M11-P?
Both cameras share the same 60.3 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the M11 Monochrom and M11-P?
M11 Monochrom does not have IBIS, while M11-P does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 Monochrom or the M11-P?
M11 Monochrom reaches 4.5 fps electronic. M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 Monochrom and M11-P?
M11 Monochrom weighs 542 g and M11-P weighs 530 g, so the M11-P is 12 g lighter.
Do the M11 Monochrom and M11-P record 4K video?
M11 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p. M11-P: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 Monochrom and M11-P weather sealed?
M11 Monochrom: No. M11-P: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 Monochrom and 700 shots for the M11-P, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $9,195.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.