Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G9

Here is a thorough analysis of the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G9 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was announced 2 years later than the G9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL2 matches up against the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 has got exterior dimensions 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 Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SL2 vs the G9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and G9 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and G9.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will show extra detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.