Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic S5 II

Here is a extended assessment of the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was introduced 3 years before the S5 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL2-S grades vs the S5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2-S Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S enjoys external measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic S5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S and the S5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and S5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and S5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SL2-S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.