Leica SL vs Olympus E-M5

Here is a thorough overview of the Leica SL vs Olympus E-M5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SL (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the SL (Full frame) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL was released 3 years later than the E-M5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL matches up vs the E-M5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The complete galleries are available at Leica SL Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL features outer dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Leica SL vs Olympus E-M5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL versus the E-M5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL and E-M5 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and E-M5.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SL is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.