Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Let's look more in depth at the Leica SL2 versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was announced 3 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL2 matches up versus the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica SL2 has outside dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 and the E-M1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and E-M1 II is 57 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and E-M1 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will result in greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SL2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.