Leica SL vs Panasonic S1R

Its time to look more closely at the Leica SL versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL was released 4 years before the S1R and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL matches up against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica SL enjoys external dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SL against the S1R.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and S1R is 67 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL and S1R.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S1R to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.