Leica SL vs Panasonic GH5S

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica SL vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the SL (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL grades versus the GH5S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica SL Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL features exterior measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SL vs the GH5S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL and GH5S is 67 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and GH5S.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica SL will result in more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.