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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73

Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Announced December 2020
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SL2-S (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was revealed 23 months after the E-M1X which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL2-S scores vs the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 SL2-S E-M1X 
AnnouncedDecember 2020January 2019Newer by 23 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 E-M1X SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 SL2-S E-M1X 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S features external dimensions 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-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Contrast the Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S versus the E-M1X.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and E-M1X is 55 and 54 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and E-M1X.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2-S using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica SL2-S will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SL2-S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW files
76
 manual focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features focus by touch
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than competitors in class (931 grams)
67
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery (510 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (870 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
65
 good battery (510 shots)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 more heavy than competitors in class (931g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery (870 per charge)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
85
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery (510 per charge)
 two card slots
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (870 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
32
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (931g)
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M1X
 Leica SL2-SOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-12-10 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 36 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
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 20.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lbs) 997g (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
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 870 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) -
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $4,895 $2,999