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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Leica SL2
(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
Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 SL2 E-M10 IV 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Leica SL2

 E-M10 IV SL2 
ReleasedAugust 2020November 2019More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 SL2 E-M10 IV 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
85
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica SL2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Leica SL2Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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