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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 III 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M10 III, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2-S was manufactured 3 years after the E-M10 III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL2-S scores versus the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

					

					

						
 SL2-S E-M10 III 
AnnouncedDecember 2020August 2017More modern by 40 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
 E-M10 III SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
 SL2-S E-M10 III 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

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

					

					

						
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S provides outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL2-S versus the E-M10 III.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and E-M10 III is 55 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and E-M10 III.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S provides an edge in sensor innovation.

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

				


				

					

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

					

					

											

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


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography advice
85
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
73
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
77
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (510 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
69
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
65
 good battery power (510 shots)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
 provides touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 heavier than average in class (410g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 III 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 great (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery power (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
32
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
32
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
 heavier than average in class (410 grams)
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M10 III
 Leica SL2-SOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2017-08-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
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 / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $4,895 $650