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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
62

Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed December 2020
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SL2-S was introduced 2 years after the GH5S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL2-S grades vs the GH5S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH5S 
AnnouncedDecember 2020January 2018More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 GH5S SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH5S 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S features outer measurements 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 Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2-S compared to the GH5S.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and GH5S is 55 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and GH5S.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will give you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SL2-S will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
86
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
62
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than competitors (931g)
68
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery (510 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
56
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
65
 great battery (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors (931 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
61
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 selfie friendly display
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery (510 shots)
 has dual storage slots
63
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone jack
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (931 grams)
68
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH5S
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine 10
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 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 50000 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
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 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 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $4,895 $2,498