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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
46 Features
60 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SL2-S was revealed 10 years after the G2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL2-S grades against the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic G2

          

          

            
 SL2-S G2 
LaunchedDecember 2020July 2010More modern by 127 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 G2 SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G2

          

          

            
 SL2-S G2 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S has physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S compared to the G2.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and G2 is 55 and 72 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and G2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica SL2-S will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SL2-S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
85
 manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
59
 focusing manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Panasonic G2
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
64
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than average (428g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery life (510 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
65
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
58
 comes with touch focus
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (428 grams)
 low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery life (510 shots)
 2 card slots
56
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
Panasonic G2 Vlogging information
32
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
60
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detect autofocus
 does have mic support
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than average (428 grams)
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G2
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-12-10 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 510 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $4,895 $1,000