Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S1
Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched November 2019
- Old Model is Leica SL
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
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Here is a extended review of the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and S1 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL2 matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic S1
| SL2 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2019 |  | February 2019 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica SL2
| S1 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic S1
| SL2 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 2100k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 offers external dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL2 and the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and S1 is 57 and 54 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and S1.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica SL2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SL2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
manual focus
amazing megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic S1
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Leica SL2 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (380 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (370 shots)
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (380 shots)
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touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-11-06 | 2019-02-01 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Maestro III | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 30 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 835g (1.84 lbs) | 1021g (2.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 images | 380 images |
| Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | - |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Retail pricing | $5,995 | $2,498 |