Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 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
- Introduced December 2020
Panasonic GH5
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SL2-S (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
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Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL2-S scores versus the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Panasonic GH5
| SL2-S | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2020 |  | January 2017 | Newer by 48 months |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1620k | Sharper screen (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Leica SL2-S
| GH5 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Panasonic GH5
| SL2-S | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S comes with physical 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S vs the GH5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and GH5 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and GH5.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2-S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica SL2-S will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SL2-S should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street photography with Panasonic GH5
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (931g)
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (510 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (410 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Leica SL2-S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than competition (931g)
display isn't selfie friendly
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (510 per charge)
2 card slots
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery life (410 shots)
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touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (931g)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
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Leica SL2-S vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica SL2-S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-12-10 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 36 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 931g (2.05 lb) | 725g (1.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Price at release | $4,895 | $1,298 |