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
Leica
Q2 Monochrom
Monochrome-only Q2 with 47MP sensor and fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 for black-and-white purists.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
M11-P is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
M11-P
Wins
Q2 Monochrom
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ2 Monochrom has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BQ2 Monochrom has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BQ2 Monochrom has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 15 frames)
- BQ2 Monochrom has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BQ2 Monochrom has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM11-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q2 Monochrom
130 × 80 × 92 mm
718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz)
M11-P is 54mm thinner than Q2 Monochrom but it is also 9mm wider.
M11-P is 188 g lighter than Q2 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11-P · 92mm Q2 Monochrom
Sensor size, to scale
M11-P
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Q2 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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-P
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 38.5
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
530 g vs 718 g — lower is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 47.3 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q2 Monochrom
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 92
Eye AF
Only Q2 Monochrom supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M11-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
Q2 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓47MP monochrome
- ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Unique B&W compact
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Fixed lens
- –Very niche
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica M11-P
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11-P or Q2 Monochrom?
Q2 Monochrom scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the M11-P and Q2 Monochrom?
M11-P is 60.3 MP and Q2 Monochrom is 47.3 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11-P and Q2 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
M11-P does not have IBIS, while Q2 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11-P or the Q2 Monochrom?
M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic. Q2 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11-P and Q2 Monochrom?
M11-P weighs 530 g and Q2 Monochrom weighs 718 g, so the M11-P is 188 g lighter.
Do the M11-P and Q2 Monochrom record 4K video?
M11-P: 4K up to 60p. Q2 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11-P and Q2 Monochrom weather sealed?
M11-P: No. Q2 Monochrom: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11-P and 640 shots for the Q2 Monochrom, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11-P launched at $9,195 and Q2 Monochrom at $5,995. The Q2 Monochrom is $3,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.