Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5

The following is a extended overview of the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was announced 2 years after the GH5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL2 matches up against the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2 compared to the GH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and GH5 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and GH5.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will provide greater detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.