Leica SL vs Olympus E-M1 II

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica SL and Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SL (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SL (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SL was introduced 11 months before the E-M1 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL grades vs the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL Gallery & Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL and the E-M1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and E-M1 II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL and E-M1 II.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica SL will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL is going to be behind in sensor innovation.