Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and G1 is 57 and 82 respectively.

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.