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Leica SL vs Panasonic G10

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 601
  • Renewed by Leica SL2
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica SL and Panasonic G10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and G10 (12MP) and the SL (Full frame) and G10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL was released 5 years after the G10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL scores against the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Panasonic G10

 SL G10 
ReleasedOctober 2015August 2010More modern by 64 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Leica SL

 G10 SL 

Common features in the Leica SL and Panasonic G10

 SL G10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL has got physical measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL compared to the G10.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and G10 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and G10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SL is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL Portrait photography features
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL
Street photography with Panasonic G10
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica SL
Sports photography with Panasonic G10
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL Travel photography features
Panasonic G10 Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery life (400 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
better than average battery (380 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica SL
Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL Vlogging features
Panasonic G10 Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
23
features face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica SL vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Panasonic G10
 Leica SLPanasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Also referred to as Typ 601 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-10-21 2010-08-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 4,400 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 847 grams (1.87 lb) 388 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 88 52
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 10.1
DXO Low light score 1821 411
Other
Battery life 400 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $7,450 $550