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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83 Imaging
52 Features
62 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 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
  • Released December 2020
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2-S was launched 9 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL2-S grades against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic G3

		

		

			
 SL2-S G3 
AnnouncedDecember 2020July 2011Fresher by 115 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 G3 SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G3

		

		

			
 SL2-S G3 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S comes with external 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 G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SL2-S versus the G3.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and G3 is 55 and 83 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and G3.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography factors
86
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
Panasonic G3 Street photography info
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
Panasonic G3 Sports photography advice
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (510 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery life (270 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Travel photography highlights
65
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
62
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 bad battery life (270 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic support
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone port
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G3
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931g (2.05 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 510 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $4,895 $500