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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The SL2-S was announced 16 months after the S1H making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL2-S matches up versus the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
 SL2-S S1H 
AnnouncedDecember 2020August 2019Newer by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 S1H SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k2100kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
 SL2-S S1H 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S has exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check out the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic S1H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL2-S versus the S1H.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and S1H is 55 and 52 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and S1H.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The younger SL2-S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
86
 focusing manually
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/320s)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Panasonic S1H Street photography information
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than competition (931 grams)
69
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than others (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (510 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 bad battery power (400 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
65
 better than average battery life (510 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (931g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (400 per charge)
 heavier than others (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 bad battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
32
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (931 grams)
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 heavier than others (1,052g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S1H
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2019-08-28
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 area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Leica L Leica L
Amount of lenses 36 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lbs) 1052 grams (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $4,895 $3,998