Comparisons / Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica SL (Typ 601) ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 ×
General
ModelLeica SL (Typ 601)Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
BrandLeicaPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSL (Typ 601)G9
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147137
Width (mm)3992
Height (mm)10497
Weight (g)847658
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic G85
SuccessorLeica SL2SL (-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)24.220.3
Sensor format35mm4/3
Sensor area (mm²)864224.9
Sensor width (mm)3617.3
Sensor height (mm)2413
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)63.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
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)
  • 10368 x 5832(60.5 mp 16:9)
  • 10368 x 6911(71.7 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 4104(29.9 mp 16:9)
  • 7296 x 4863(35.5 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.660
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120180
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audioMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountLeica L bayonetMicro Four Thirds
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection)Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
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 eyepoint3680K-dot OLED, 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)4,400,0003,680,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.83
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.81.66
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)50,00025,600
Minimum iso (native)50200
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 50 to 50,000Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
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 in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/32000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • manual
  • ttl auto
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, X-Sync terminalHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
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
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired or via wi-fi
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
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
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.0 micro b
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.660
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-50
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.560
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3350
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.560
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3250
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.05
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.04
Startup time (s)1.10.9
Play -> record time (s)0.70.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400380
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietary 8.4V, 1860mAhProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 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)
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)



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