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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released November 2019
  • Older Model is Leica SL
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G95, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was brought out 8 months later than the G95 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL2 scores against the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic G95

		

		

			
 SL2 G95 
AnnouncedNovember 2019April 2019More recent by 8 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1240kSharper display (+860k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 G95 SL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G95

		

		

			
 SL2 G95 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL2 and Panasonic G95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SL2 against the G95.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and G95 is 57 and 67 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and G95.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica SL2 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 26.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
88
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
68
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
65
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery power (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is excellent (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (370 per charge)
76
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone jack
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic G95
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-11-06 2019-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro III Venus Engine
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 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8368 x 5584 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835g (1.84 lb) 536g (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 290 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $5,995 $998