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Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76

Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2022
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Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is very similar but the SL2-S (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2-S was unveiled 14 months prior to the OM System OM-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL2-S matches up against the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 SL2-S OM System OM-1 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 SL2-S 
RevealedFebruary 2022December 2020More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 SL2-S OM System OM-1 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S has got outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S and the OM System OM-1.
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and OM System OM-1 is 55 and 65 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and OM System OM-1.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL2-S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
85
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
OM System OM-1 Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than others (931 grams)
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
OM System OM-1 Sports photography info
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (510 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (520 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
65
 great battery life (510 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (931g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
78
 good battery power (520 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography advice
85
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery life (510 shots)
 has dual storage slots
81
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery power (520 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging factors
OM System OM-1 Vlogging factors
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others (931g)
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone jack
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Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and OM System OM-1
 Leica SL2-SOM System OM-1
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica SL2-S OM System OM-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2022-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 225 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 36 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 520 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BLX-1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $4,895 $2,199