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Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Nikon Z5 [S]ave

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Leica SL (Typ 601) ×
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General
ModelLeica SL (Typ 601)Nikon Z5
BrandLeicaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSL (Typ 601)Z5
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147134
Width (mm)3970
Height (mm)104101
Weight (g)847675
Waterproof--
SuccessorLeica SL2SL (-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)24.224.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864858.01
Sensor width (mm)3635.9
Sensor height (mm)2423.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)65.97
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score88-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,821-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4512 x 2536(11.4 mp 16:9)
  • 4512 x 3008(13.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 3384(20.4 mp 16:9)
  • 6016 x 4016(24.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)10.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audioMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountLeica L bayonet-
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection)Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepointEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)4,400,0003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.8
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-24
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)50,00051,200
Minimum iso (native)50100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 50 to 50,000Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy 6000 k
  • daylight 5200 k
  • flash 5400 k
  • fluorescent cool 4500 k
  • fluorescent warm 4000 k
  • greycard (custom)
  • hmi 5600 k
  • manual color temperature 2000k to 11500k
  • shade 7000 k
  • tungsten 3200 k
  • 000k); fine-tuning available.
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (6)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-field, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • manual
  • ttl auto
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, X-Sync terminalISO-type hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memorySlot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
  • and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
  • compressed
  • large
  • lossless compressed
  • medium
  • nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
  • or uncompressed
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired or via wi-fi
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi type a port
  • multi connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release
  • multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip
  • usb 3.0 micro type b port
  • x-sync socket
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • plug-in power provided)
  • stereo audio out (3.5mm)
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm
  • usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.6-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)33-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)32-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)1.1-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400-
Battery life, video (minutes)-85
Battery form factorProprietary 8.4V, 1860mAhProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • en-el15c/en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • remote control (usb): leica image shuttle sl; remote control (wi-fi): leica sl app (android/ios)
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