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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
73

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Older Model is Leica SL
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2021
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The SL2 was released 21 months before the GH5 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL2 scores versus the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic GH5 II

		

		

			
 SL2 GH5 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 GH5 II SL2 
LaunchedJuly 2021November 2019Newer by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH5 II

		

		

			
 SL2 GH5 II 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 has outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2 versus the GH5 II.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and GH5 II is 57 and 59 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and GH5 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica SL2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SL2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
88
 focusing manually
 high MP (47 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography factors
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography features
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high MP (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 terrible battery life (400 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography highlights
65
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 high MP (47MP)
 not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography factors
83
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high MP (47 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 not so great battery power (370 per charge)
76
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery life (400 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging details
36
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
76
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 great video quality (4992 x 3744 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-11-06 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 108
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 pounds) 727 grams (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 370 photos 400 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $5,995 $1,700