Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z5
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
81
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
81
Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - 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
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released November 2019
- Older Model is Leica SL
Nikon Z5
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
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Its time to take a closer look at the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and Z5 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL2 matches up against the Z5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon Z5
| SL2 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica SL2
| Z5 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | November 2019 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z5
| SL2 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL2 versus the Z5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and Z5 is 57 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and Z5.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica SL2 to offer you greater detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
has manual focus
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Nikon Z5 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
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Leica SL2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames per second)
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
better than average battery (470 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (370 shots)
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
2 card slots
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Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
| Leica SL2 | Nikon Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica SL2 | Nikon Z5 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2019-11-06 | 2020-07-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Maestro III | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 6016 x 4016 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Nikon Z |
| Total lenses | 30 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 3,690k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 4.5 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 835g (1.84 pounds) | 675g (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 470 shots |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | EN-EL15c |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail price | $5,995 | $1,399 |
