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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
83

Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Introduced December 2020
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was brought out 4 months later than the S5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL2-S grades versus the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 SL2-S S5 
Display dimension3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kCrisper display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 S5 SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 SL2-S S5 
IntroducedDecember 2020August 2020Similar age
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL2-S vs the S5.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and S5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
86
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
86
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
Panasonic S5 Street photography info
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 weather proof
 great ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than competition (931g)
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 high fps (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 Travel photography features
65
 great battery pack (510 shots)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (931 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
79
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography advice
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery pack (510 shots)
 2 card slots
86
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.0 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
32
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (931g)
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Leica L Leica L
Total lenses 36 31
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.0 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
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) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 pounds) 714 grams (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 shots 440 shots
Type of battery 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) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $4,895 $1,999