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Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Introduced February 2022
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica SL and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SL (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is very well matched but the SL (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SL was released 7 years earlier than the GH6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL grades against the GH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Panasonic GH6

 SL GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Leica SL

 GH6 SL 
IntroducedFebruary 2022October 2015More modern by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica SL and Panasonic GH6

 SL GH6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica SL has exterior 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 Panasonic GH6 has measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL and the GH6.

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and GH6 is 67 and 56 respectively.

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and GH6.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL Street photography features
Panasonic GH6 Street photography features
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica SL
Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL Travel photography details
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography details
65
environment proof
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery (400 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (5760 x 2880 resolution)
does have external microphone support
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Leica SL vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Panasonic GH6
 Leica SLPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Also Known as Typ 601 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-21 2022-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5776 x 4336
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 4,400k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 847 grams (1.87 pounds) 823 grams (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1821 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $7,450 $2,198