Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched December 2020
Panasonic S1
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
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On this page, we will be looking at the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Full frame).
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Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL2-S grades vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic S1
| SL2-S | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2020 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica SL2-S
| S1 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S1
| SL2-S | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 2100k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S features physical dimensions 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 S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S versus the S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and S1 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and S1.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SL2-S will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street photography with Panasonic S1
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than average in class (931 grams)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (510 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery life (380 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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good battery life (510 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (931 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (510 shots)
2 card slots
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (931 grams)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,021g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2020-12-10 | 2019-02-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Leica L |
| Amount of lenses | 36 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 5,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1800s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/320s |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 931g (2.05 lbs) | 1021g (2.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | - |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail cost | $4,895 | $2,498 |