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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
61 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very close but the SL2-S (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SL2-S was revealed 5 months later than the E-M10 IV so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL2-S scores vs the E-M10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Olympus E-M10 IV

          

          

            
 SL2-S E-M10 IV 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 E-M10 IV SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M10 IV

          

          

            
 SL2-S E-M10 IV 
ReleasedDecember 2020August 2020Same age
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S enjoys 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) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S compared to the E-M10 IV.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and E-M10 IV is 55 and 81 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and E-M10 IV.
All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.

            Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
85
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW files
76
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 heavier than competitors in class (931g)
84
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography factors
65
 good battery (510 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors in class (931g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
84
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 CIPA)
 two card slots
82
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
32
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors in class (931 grams)
77
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Leica SL2-SOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2020-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $4,895 $699