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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73

Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II 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
  • Launched December 2020
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SL2-S (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SL2-S was unveiled 4 years after the E-M1 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL2-S grades against the E-M1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 SL2-S E-M1 II 
LaunchedDecember 2020September 2016More modern by 52 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 E-M1 II SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 SL2-S E-M1 II 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S offers outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S against the E-M1 II.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and E-M1 II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and E-M1 II.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SL2-S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
76
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 more heavy than competition (931 grams)
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors in class (574g)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery power (510 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
65
 good battery power (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (931 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
72
 lighter than competitors in class (574g)
 environment proof
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography highlights
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery power (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
76
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
32
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (931 grams)
79
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M1 II
 Leica SL2-SOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 pounds) 574g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 510 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BLH-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
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $4,895 $1,700