Leica SL vs Panasonic G2
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![Leica SL front Leica SL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-SL/Leica-SL-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2/Panasonic-G2-front.jpg)
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Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Launched October 2015
- Also Known as Typ 601
- Successor is Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Released July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3
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Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Leica SL versus Panasonic G2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SL (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the SL (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.
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The SL was launched 5 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL grades versus the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Panasonic G2
SL | G2 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 65 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Leica SL
G2 | SL | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL and Panasonic G2
SL | G2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL has physical 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 G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL versus Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL vs the G2.
![Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 size comparison Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL and G2 is 67 and 72 respectively.
![Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL and G2.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica SL will render more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SL provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-SL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica SL vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Leica SL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica SL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Also called as | Typ 601 | - |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-10-21 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro II | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 30 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 4,400 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 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 format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 847 grams (1.87 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 88 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1821 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $7,450 | $1,000 |