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M11

Leica

M11

Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.

$8,995

Launch price

Released Jan 2022

vs
M11-P

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 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

M11

Landscape

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0categories

M11-P

Landscape

16 categories tied

Which would you choose?

Key specs at a glance

M11M11-P
Resolution60.3 MP60.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max50,00050,000
Burst4.5 fps4.5 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight530 g530 g
Battery700 shots700 shots

Size and weight, to scale

M11 front view

M11

139 × 80 × 39 mm

530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 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 front view

M11-P

139 × 80 × 38 mm

530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

M11 and M11-P share virtually identical body dimensions.

M11 and M11-P weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 38mm M11-P

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

M11 back view

M11

139 × 80 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

M11-P back view

M11-P

139 × 80 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

M11 top view

M11

139 × 39 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

M11-P top view

M11-P

139 × 38 mm

Sensor size, to scale

M11

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

Use caseM11M11-P
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
1.0Limited
1.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
2.5Limited
Landscape
6.5Good
6.5Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
0.0Limited
0.0Limited
Vlogging
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

M11

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139, 80, 38.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

Reasons to choose

M11-P

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.8, 80.3, 38.45

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 60.3 MP
  • ISO min (native)Both 64
  • ISO max (native)Both 50,000
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 4.5 fps
  • Burst (electronic)Both 4.5 fps
  • RAW buffer depthBoth 15 frames

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

M11

Pros

  • Rangefinder experience
  • 60MP
  • Legendary brand

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Extremely expensive
  • No video focus

M11-P

Pros

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

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • No video
  • Very expensive

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Full specifications

= category winner

M11
M11-P
Resolution
60.3 MP
60.3 MP
Sensor type
Full-frame BSI CMOS
BSI CMOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
35.8 x 23.9
AA filter
No
No
M11
M11-P
Processor
Maestro III
Maestro III
M11
M11-P
ISO min (native)
64
64
ISO max (native)
50,000
50,000
ISO max (expanded)
50,000
50,000
M11
M11-P
Shutter type
Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, M11 or M11-P?

M11 scores 5.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for M11-P — 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

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

Both cameras share the same 60.3 MP resolution.

How does stabilization compare between the M11 and M11-P?

M11 does not have IBIS, while M11-P does not have IBIS.

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

M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic.

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

Both bodies weigh roughly 530 g.

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

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

Are the M11 and M11-P weather sealed?

M11: No. M11-P: No.

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

M11 launched at $8,995 and M11-P at $9,195. The M11 is $200 less.

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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.