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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70 Imaging
51 Features
65 Overall
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 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
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Updated by Panasonic GH3
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was launched 8 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL2 matches up versus the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic GH2

		

		

			
 SL2 GH2 
RevealedNovember 2019March 2011Fresher by 105 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 GH2 SL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH2

		

		

			
 SL2 GH2 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GH2 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 depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 against the GH2.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and GH2 is 57 and 70 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and GH2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica SL2 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
87
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
72
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
68
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2
Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is great (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low battery pack (370 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
46
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 low fps (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
65
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
 low battery pack (370 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography features
83
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 low battery pack (370 CIPA)
60
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
35
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Panasonic GH2
 Leica SL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica SL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-11-06 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro III Venus Engine FHD
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835 gr (1.84 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 370 shots 330 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $5,995 $1,000