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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Leica SL2-S versus Nikon Z5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was announced 5 months later than the Z5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL2-S grades versus the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon Z5

					

					

						
 SL2-S Z5 
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica SL2-S

					

					

						
 Z5 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z5

					

					

						
 SL2-S Z5 
ReleasedDecember 2020July 2020Same generation
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2-S versus Nikon Z5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S versus the Z5.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and Z5 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and Z5.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the release date  of the cameras into account.

						Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 more heavy than others (931g)
74
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than average in class (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery (510 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography advice
Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
65
 great battery (510 shots)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 more heavy than others (931g)
 display is not selfie friendly
68
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than average in class (675 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
85
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
32
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (931g)
34
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (675 grams)
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z5
 Leica SL2-SNikon Z5
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica SL2-S Nikon Z5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 50000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 273
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 36 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $4,895 $1,399