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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
65

Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II 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
  • Launched December 2020
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL2-S was introduced 5 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL2-S grades vs the E-M5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 SL2-S E-M5 II 
AnnouncedDecember 2020February 2015More modern by 72 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 II SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SL2-S E-M5 II 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Examine the Leica SL2-S versus Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S versus the E-M5 II.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and E-M5 II is 55 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and E-M5 II.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL2-S will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SL2-S should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography features
85
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than others (931g)
82
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
65
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 terrible battery life (310 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
65
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 heavier than others (931 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
 weather proofing
 comes with touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography advice
85
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 has double storage slots
74
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (931g)
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
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Leica SL2-S vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Olympus E-M5 II
 Leica SL2-SOlympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 225 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 36 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lbs) 469 grams (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 510 shots 310 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $4,895 $699