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Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Leica SL2-S front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
63 Features
88 Overall
73

Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 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
  • Introduced December 2020
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SL2-S (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was revealed 22 months prior to the OM System OM-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL2-S matches up against the OM System OM-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the OM System OM-5

          

          

            
 SL2-S OM System OM-5 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 OM System OM-5 SL2-S 
LaunchedOctober 2022December 2020More recent by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and OM System OM-5

          

          

            
 SL2-S OM System OM-5 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S features outside measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2-S against the OM System OM-5.
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and OM System OM-5 is 55 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and OM System OM-5.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL2-S will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL2-S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography factors
85
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
OM System OM-5 Street photography details
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than competitors in class (931g)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
 OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (310 shots)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with OM System OM-5
65
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors in class (931g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
77
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography factors
85
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
78
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 low battery pack (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
OM System OM-5 Vlogging information
32
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (931 grams)
84
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
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Leica SL2-S vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and OM System OM-5
 Leica SL2-SOM System OM-5
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica SL2-S OM System OM-5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 36 119
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 pounds) 414 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $4,895 $1,200