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

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Differences

Panasonic G2 advantages over Leica M11

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $800 vs $8995 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 3.76 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Leica M11 advantages over Panasonic G2

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.5 fps vs 3.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G10

Panasonic G2
Panasonic G10
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G10

Leica M11
Panasonic G10
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M11 vs Panasonic G10

Compared to Panasonic G3

Panasonic G2
Panasonic G3
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G3

Leica M11
Panasonic G3
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Leica M11 vs Panasonic G3

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G2
Panasonic G5
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G5

Leica M11
Panasonic G5
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica M11 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic G2
Panasonic GH3
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $798
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GH3

Leica M11
Panasonic GH3
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $798
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica M11 vs Panasonic GH3

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G2
Panasonic G6
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G6

Leica M11
Panasonic G6
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

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