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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
63

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica SL2 versus Olympus E-M10 III, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was unveiled 2 years later than the E-M10 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL2 grades vs the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 SL2 E-M10 III 
RevealedNovember 2019August 2017Fresher by 27 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III SL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SL2 E-M10 III 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Leica SL2 versus Olympus E-M10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2 versus the E-M10 III.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and E-M10 III is 57 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and E-M10 III.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will offer extra detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
88
 has manual focus
 great megapixels (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
72
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
77
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than others in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great megapixels (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low battery power (370 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
69
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
65
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 great megapixels (47 megapixels)
 low battery power (370 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
67
 boasts focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 heavier than others in class (410 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great megapixels (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 low battery power (370 per charge)
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
32
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than others in class (410 grams)
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Leica SL2Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-11-06 2017-08-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835g (1.84 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $5,995 $650