Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2-S was brought out 4 years later than the G85 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL2-S scores vs the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL2-S Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic G85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S against the G85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and G85 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and G85.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica SL2-S will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SL2-S will have an advantage in sensor innovation.