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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2-S was manufactured 8 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL2-S scores versus the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic G5

					

					

						
 SL2-S G5 
ReleasedDecember 2020July 2012More recent by 103 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Leica SL2-S

					

					

						
 G5 SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G5

					

					

						
 SL2-S G5 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S provides external measurements 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 G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2-S vs the G5.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and G5 is 55 and 74 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and G5.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica SL2-S will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SL2-S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

						Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography features
85
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Panasonic G5
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 more heavy than average (931g)
66
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
Panasonic G5 Sports photography features
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
65
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (931g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography info
85
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery power (510 shots)
 2 card slots
65
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
Panasonic G5 Vlogging features
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (931g)
62
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (396g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G5
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 36 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $4,895 $699