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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

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).

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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
86
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
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
81
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
86
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
80
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