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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - 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
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 III
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Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Leica SL2 and OM System OM-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 matches up versus the OM System OM-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 SL2 OM System OM-5 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 SL2 
IntroducedOctober 2022November 2019More recent by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 SL2 OM System OM-5 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 has got exterior measurements 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 OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 and OM System OM-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SL2 vs the OM System OM-5.
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and OM System OM-5 is 57 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and OM System OM-5.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography highlights
88
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
78
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography info
OM System OM-5 Street photography info
72
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
84
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography information
OM System OM-5 Sports photography information
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count high (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 not so great battery power (370 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect AF
 not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
OM System OM-5 Travel photography info
65
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count high (47MP)
 not so great battery power (370 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
78
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography information
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography information
83
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (370 shots)
78
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 not so great battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging advice
OM System OM-5 Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
84
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and OM System OM-5
 Leica SL2OM System OM-5
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica SL2 OM System OM-5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 119
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 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 835 grams (1.84 lbs) 414 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $5,995 $1,200