Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2-S & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The complete galleries are provided at Leica SL2-S Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Olympus E-M5
SL2-S | E-M5 | |||
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Launched | December 2020 | April 2012 | More modern by 105 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 610k | Clearer display (+1490k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Leica SL2-S
E-M5 | SL2-S | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M5
SL2-S | E-M5 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Leica SL2-S | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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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 |