Leica SL vs Panasonic S5
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Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2015
- Alternate Name is Typ 601
- Later Model is Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Released August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II

Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Leica SL versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the SL (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

The SL was brought out 5 years prior to the S5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL grades versus the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The entire galleries are available at Leica SL Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Panasonic S5
SL | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Leica SL
S5 | SL | |||
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Released | August 2020 | ![]() | October 2015 | Fresher by 58 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL and Panasonic S5
SL | S5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.0" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL versus Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL versus the S5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and S5 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL and S5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SL is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica SL vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Leica SL | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Also Known as | Typ 601 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-10-21 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 31 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.0 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 4,400k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 847g (1.87 pounds) | 714g (1.57 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 images | 440 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at release | $7,450 | $1,999 |