Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 II
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced December 2020
Panasonic GH5 II
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2021
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Its time to look more in depth at the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SL2-S was manufactured 7 months earlier than the GH5 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL2-S scores vs the GH5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH5 II
| SL2-S | GH5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1840k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Leica SL2-S
| GH5 II | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2021 |  | December 2020 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH5 II
| SL2-S | GH5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S features external measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2-S vs the GH5 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and GH5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and GH5 II.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL2-S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SL2-S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competition (931g)
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (510 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Leica SL2-S Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography information
better than average battery pack (510 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (931 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
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Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography details
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (510 per charge)
has dual storage slots
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging details
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (931g)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (4992 x 3744 resolution)
does have external mic jack
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
| Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Also called | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2020-12-10 | 2021-07-30 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 36 | 108 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,840 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.76x |
| 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 speed | 20.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4992x3744 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 931 gr (2.05 lbs) | 727 gr (1.60 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1136 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | DMW-BLK22 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Pricing at release | $4,895 | $1,700 |