Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G85

Here, we are looking at the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G85 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The SL2 was launched 3 years later than the G85 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL2 grades against the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2 vs the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and G85 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and G85.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SL2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.