Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- 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
- Old Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Released May 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G7 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL2 was released 4 years later than the G7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL2 grades vs the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic G7
SL2 | G7 | |||
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Released | November 2019 | May 2015 | More recent by 55 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Leica SL2
G7 | SL2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G7
SL2 | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 comes with physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL2 versus the G7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and G7 is 57 and 71 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and G7.
As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SL2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-11-06 | 2015-05-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1800s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 835 gr (1.84 lbs) | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Retail cost | $5,995 | $800 |