Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1
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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2019
- Superseded the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Introduced February 2022
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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica SL2 and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.
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The SL2 was unveiled 3 years prior to the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL2 grades against the OM System OM-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 & OM System OM-1. The full galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the OM System OM-1
SL2 | OM System OM-1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper display (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Leica SL2
OM System OM-1 | SL2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2022 | ![]() | November 2019 | More recent by 27 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and OM System OM-1
SL2 | OM System OM-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 provides outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has sizing of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Leica SL2 and OM System OM-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL2 and the OM System OM-1.
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and OM System OM-1 is 57 and 65 respectively.
![Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-OM-System-OM-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and OM System OM-1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica SL2 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-OM-System-OM-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-OM-System-OM-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
Leica SL2 | OM System OM-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica SL2 | OM System OM-1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-11-06 | 2022-02-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 1053 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1053 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 118 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 835 grams (1.84 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 520 photos |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | BLX-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail price | $5,995 | $2,199 |