Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G3

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.