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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(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
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Old Model is Leica SL
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH2
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was introduced 10 years after the GH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 grades vs the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic GH1

 SL2 GH1 
RevealedNovember 2019July 2009Newer by 126 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Leica SL2

 GH1 SL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH1

 SL2 GH1 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica SL2 features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2 compared to the GH1.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and GH1 is 57 and 81 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and GH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will show extra detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
72
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery power (370 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery power (370 per charge)
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
72
screen is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH1
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro III Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 50000 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 1.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 835g (1.84 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $5,995 $949