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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
63

Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(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 G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic G7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and G7 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was released 5 years later than the G7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL2-S scores versus the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic G7

		

		

			
 SL2-S G7 
ReleasedDecember 2020May 2015Fresher by 68 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 G7 SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G7

		

		

			
 SL2-S G7 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S and the G7.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and G7 is 55 and 71 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and G7.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica SL2-S will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SL2-S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than others (931 grams)
71
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 has touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
Panasonic G7 Sports photography features
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (510 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
55
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (350 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
65
 better than average battery life (510 shots)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 heavier than others (931 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
71
 has touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
85
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (510 per charge)
 2 card slots
67
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (350 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
Panasonic G7 Vlogging features
32
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than others (931 grams)
72
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 offers face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone support
 no image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic G7
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $4,895 $800