Leica SL2 vs Panasonic GX1

Below is a extended assessment of the Leica SL2 versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was brought out 7 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL2 grades against the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 has outside 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 GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the GX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and GX1 is 57 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and GX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will provide more detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.