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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72

Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 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
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Leica SL2 versus Olympus E-M5 III, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was revealed very close to the E-M5 III which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SL2 grades vs the E-M5 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 SL2 E-M5 III 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 E-M5 III SL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 SL2 E-M5 III 
AnnouncedNovember 2019October 2019Similar age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2 versus Olympus E-M5 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 versus the E-M5 III.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and E-M5 III is 57 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and E-M5 III.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will offer extra detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography factors
88
 manual focus
 MP count excellent (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography advice
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
83
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low battery life (370 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography advice
65
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
 low battery life (370 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
77
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 low battery life (370 shots)
77
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
36
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone support
 display is not selfie friendly
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Leica SL2Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 225 121
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lbs) 414 grams (0.91 lbs)
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 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 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $5,995 $1,199