Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G6
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced December 2020
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic G5
- Later Model is Panasonic G7
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Following is a extended review of the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL2-S matches up versus the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic G6
| SL2-S | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2020 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 93 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1036k | Sharper display (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Leica SL2-S
| G6 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G6
| SL2-S | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S provides external dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S compared to the G6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and G6 is 55 and 74 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and G6.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica SL2-S will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SL2-S will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography details
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Panasonic G6 Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competition (931 grams)
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (931 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (510 shots)
2 card slots
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (931g)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-12-10 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 36 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1800s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 931g (2.05 pounds) | 390g (0.86 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 photos | 340 photos |
| Type 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 | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $4,895 | $750 |