Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G5

Below, we are evaluating the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic G5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G5 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was manufactured 7 years later than the G5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL2 matches up against the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 vs the G5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and G5 is 57 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and G5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will produce extra detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SL2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.