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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81 Imaging
51 Features
70 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 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-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 II
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL2-S was launched 8 years after the E-M5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL2-S scores against the E-M5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Olympus E-M5

          

          

            
 SL2-S E-M5 
LaunchedDecember 2020April 2012More modern by 105 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k610kClearer display (+1490k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 E-M5 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M5

          

          

            
 SL2-S E-M5 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S features exterior dimensions 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-M5 has sizing of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2-S and the E-M5.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and E-M5 is 55 and 81 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and E-M5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
85
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
Olympus E-M5 Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 fixed screen
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
82
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography advice
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery (510 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography information
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography information
65
 great battery (510 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 more heavy than average (931g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
66
 environment sealing
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography information
85
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
73
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
32
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
34
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M5
 Leica SL2-SOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2012-04-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 225 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 425 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 826
Other
Battery life 510 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $4,895 $799