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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL2 was released 4 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL2 grades vs the S5 II X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 SL2 S5 II X 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Leica SL2

 S5 II X SL2 
ReleasedJanuary 2023November 2019More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5 II X

 SL2 S5 II X 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 comes with 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 S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 compared to the S5 II X.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and S5 II X is 57 and 59 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and S5 II X.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica SL2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
87
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography information
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography features
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (370 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography details
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-11-06 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 50000 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Leica L
Number of lenses 30 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 835g (1.84 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 370 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $5,995 $2,199