Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1
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![Leica SL2 front Leica SL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-SL2/Leica-SL2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-ek-fn.jpg)
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released November 2019
- Older Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Released January 2009
- Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G1 (12MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
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The SL2 was brought out 10 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL2 matches up against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic G1
SL2 | G1 | |||
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Released | November 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 132 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Leica SL2
G1 | SL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G1
SL2 | G1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 comes with external measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check out the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 vs the G1.
![Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and G1 is 57 and 82 respectively.
![Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and G1.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will show greater detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SL2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-11-06 | 2009-01-19 |
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 area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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 | - |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 835 gr (1.84 lbs) | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $5,995 | $0 |