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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 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
  • Announced December 2020
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Revealed February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is very well matched but the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was unveiled 14 months prior to the GH6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL2-S grades against the GH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH6 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kSharper display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 GH6 SL2-S 
RevealedFebruary 2022December 2020Fresher by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH6 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S provides outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has proportions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S against the GH6.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and GH6 is 55 and 56 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and GH6.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH6 will resolve more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SL2-S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography highlights
85
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
79
 manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 more heavy than competitors (931 grams)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography advice
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 terrible battery power (360 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography advice
65
 better than average battery pack (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors (931 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
68
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Landscape photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (510 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
77
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (25MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging features
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (931 grams)
75
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (5760 x 2880 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH6
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-12-10 2022-02-22
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 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5776 x 4336
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 36 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video file 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 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lbs) 823 gr (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $4,895 $2,198