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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81 Imaging
49 Features
57 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Launched December 2020
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The SL2-S was revealed 11 years after the GH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL2-S matches up vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH1 
RevealedDecember 2020July 2009Newer by 140 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 GH1 SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH1 
Manually focus  More exact focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S provides physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 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 depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2-S and the GH1.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and GH1 is 55 and 81 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and GH1.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2-S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL2-S will show extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SL2-S provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography info
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
59
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
72
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (510 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
32
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 not so great battery (320 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
65
 good battery life (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery (320 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography highlights
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery (320 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
32
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH1
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 50000 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 36 107
Focal length multiplier 1 1.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $4,895 $949