Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV 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
- Released November 2019
- Older Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Released August 2020
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview
Lets look closer at the Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SL2 was introduced 9 months before the E-M10 IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL2 grades versus the E-M10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
SL2 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Leica SL2
E-M10 IV | SL2 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | November 2019 | More recent by 9 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M10 IV
SL2 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2 compared to the E-M10 IV.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and E-M10 IV is 57 and 81 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and E-M10 IV.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL2 will result in more detail using its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Leica SL2 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica SL2 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-11-06 | 2020-08-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro III | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 8.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 835 gr (1.84 pounds) | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
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 | 360 shots |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $5,995 | $699 |