Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH4
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
88 Overall
66
66 Imaging
52 Features
88 Overall
66
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH4 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
- Released December 2020
Panasonic GH4
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
- Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SL2-S was released 6 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL2-S scores against the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH4
| SL2-S | GH4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2020 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 84 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1036k | Sharper screen (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Leica SL2-S
| GH4 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH4
| SL2-S | GH4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S comes with external measurements 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 GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S versus Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2-S vs the GH4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and GH4 is 55 and 66 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and GH4.
All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competition (931g)
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
lighter than average (560 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (510 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery life (510 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
heavier than competition (931g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lighter than average (560g)
environment proof
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (510 per charge)
2 card slots
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (931 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than average (560g)
does not have image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
| Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-12-10 | 2014-02-07 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine IX |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 36 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,036k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.67x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| 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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 931 grams (2.05 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 791 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | DMW-BLF19 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Two | Single |
| Launch cost | $4,895 | $1,500 |