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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
52

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 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
  • Announced November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G2 (12MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SL2 was revealed 9 years after the G2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL2 grades against the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 SL2 G2 
RevealedNovember 2019July 2010Newer by 114 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 G2 SL2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 SL2 G2 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 against the G2.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and G2 is 57 and 72 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and G2.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica SL2 will provide more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
88
 focusing manually
 resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Panasonic G2
72
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
65
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/40,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is excellent (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 terrible battery power (370 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
65
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
58
 supports focus by touch
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is excellent (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery power (370 shots)
57
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone support
 display isn't selfie friendly
61
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detection focus
 comes with external mic port
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic G2
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-11-06 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III Venus Engine HD II
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $5,995 $1,000