Panasonic GH5 with Leica SL2-S Comparison

Panasonic GH5 and Leica SL2-S Main Features

  • January, 2017
  • December, 2020
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 50000 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 139 x 98 x 87 mm, 725g.
  • 146 x 107 x 83 mm, 931g.
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Panasonic GH5 Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
90
Value for money score
87
Portability score
72
Overall score
78

Leica SL2-S Scores


Imaging score
76
Features score
99
Value for money score
81
Portability score
65
Overall score
90

Leica SL2-S with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 with Leica SL2-S. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic GH5 was released in 2017, and Leica SL2-S in 2020. SL2-S is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-GH5 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-GH5 is greater than that of SL2-S. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-GH5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Leica SL2-S, the maximum ISO is greater by 24400. Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder SL2-S has a higher resolution of 5760k dots, Lumix DMC-GH5 has a resolution of 3680k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 has 20.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-GH5 SL2-S
Brand Panasonic Leica
Model Lumix DMC-GH5 SL2-S
Announced January, 2017 December, 2020
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 1×
Number of Lenses 103 42
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed Type
Screen Resolution 1620k pixels 2,100kk pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3680
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76 0.78
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 225 225
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/1800 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/ sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 20.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 25600 50000
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 100 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 410 shots 510 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-SCL4
Physical
Weight 725 g 931 g
Physical Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87 mm 146 x 107 x 83 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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