Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Announced November 2019
- Succeeded the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5760 x 2880 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
- Revealed February 2022
- Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL2 scores against the GH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The full galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic GH6
SL2 | GH6 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1840k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Leica SL2
GH6 | SL2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2022 | November 2019 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH6
SL2 | GH6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic GH6 has dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2 and the GH6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and GH6 is 57 and 56 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and GH6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica SL2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-11-06 | 2022-02-22 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 5776 x 4336 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 118 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 5760x2880 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 835g (1.84 lb) | 823g (1.81 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") |
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 | 360 shots |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $5,995 | $2,198 |