• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  •  
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

Buy From

Differences

Olympus E-PL1 advantages over Leica M11

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $600 vs $8995 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Leica M11 advantages over Olympus E-PL1

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Olympus E-PL1

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Leica M11

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G1

Olympus E-PL1
Panasonic G1
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic G1

Leica M11
Panasonic G1
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Panasonic G1

Compared to Olympus E-P2

Olympus E-PL1
Olympus E-P2
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $1100
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster shutter

Compare Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-P2

Leica M11
Olympus E-P2
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1100
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Leica M11 vs Olympus E-P2

Compared to Olympus E-PL2

Olympus E-PL1
Olympus E-PL2
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Leica M11
Olympus E-PL2
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL2

Compared to Olympus E-P3

Olympus E-PL1
Olympus E-P3
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • $561
  • 4/3
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-P3

Leica M11
Olympus E-P3
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $561
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Olympus E-P3

Compared to Olympus E-PL3

Olympus E-PL1
Olympus E-PL3
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL3

Leica M11
Olympus E-PL3
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Olympus E-PL3

Compare Other Cameras?