Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2019
- Succeeded the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G3 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The SL2 was launched 8 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL2 matches up against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic G3
SL2 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | November 2019 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 102 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Leica SL2
G3 | 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 G3
SL2 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2 has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
See the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and G3 is 57 and 83 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and G3.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-11-06 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 835g (1.84 pounds) | 336g (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $5,995 | $500 |