Leica SL vs OM System OM-5

Below, we are analyzing the Leica SL and OM System OM-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the SL (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is very well matched but the SL (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL was released 8 years prior to the OM System OM-5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL matches up against the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL and OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica SL features outer measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL and the OM System OM-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL and OM System OM-5 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL and OM System OM-5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica SL will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.