Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Announced November 2019
- Superseded the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL2 was manufactured 7 months prior to the G100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL2 matches up versus the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic G100
SL2 | G100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1840k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Leica SL2
G100 | SL2 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | November 2019 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G100
SL2 | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 provides outside 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 Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2 against the G100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and G100 is 57 and 81 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and G100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will render greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-11-06 | 2020-06-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,840 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video file 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 | 835 gr (1.84 pounds) | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
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 images | 270 images |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail price | $5,995 | $698 |