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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was brought out 9 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL2-S grades against the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH2

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH2 
IntroducedDecember 2020March 2011Fresher by 119 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 GH2 SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH2

		

		

			
 SL2-S GH2 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S has external 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 GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL2-S vs the GH2.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and GH2 is 55 and 70 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and GH2.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica SL2-S will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography information
85
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
70
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
68
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
46
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography information
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography information
65
 good battery (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 good MP (24MP)
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
62
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
85
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
60
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (330 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
32
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
71
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH2
 Leica SL2-SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2-S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 36 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 pounds) 442 grams (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 655
Other
Battery life 510 shots 330 shots
Style 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    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $4,895 $1,000