Leica SL vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica SL vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SL (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the SL (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SL was revealed 21 months later than the GH4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL grades against the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are viewable at Leica SL Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL compared to the GH4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL and GH4 is 67 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL and GH4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica SL will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SL provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.