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Comparison of Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 ×
Leica SL2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S1Leica SL2
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberS1SL2
Alternate model number(s)
  • dc-s1
  • type 2998
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)149146
Width (mm)9742
Height (mm)110107
Weight (g)1,021928
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Leica SL (Typ 601)
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)24.247.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)847.28864
Sensor width (mm)35.636
Sensor height (mm)23.824
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.934.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score95-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,333-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10656 x 8000(85.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12000 x 6736(80.8 mp 16:9)
  • 12000 x 8000(96.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2016 x 2016(4.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2848 x 2848(8.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3792 x 2848(10.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8000 x 8000(64.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8368 x 5584(46.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • hlg photo
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.920
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 4992x3744
Movie max framerate (fps)180180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountL MountLeica L bayonet
LensPanasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4.38-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.25-
Min focus range (cm)30-
Filter thread (mm)77-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2.0
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, BodyContrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted)
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type5,760k-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensorEVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)5,760,0005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0002,100,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20050,000
Minimum iso (native)10050
Iso settingsAuto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • awb
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (4)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (4)
  • auto
  • cloudy 6000 k
  • daylight 5200 k
  • flash 5400 k
  • fluorescent cool 4500 k
  • fluorescent warm 4000 k
  • grey card
  • grey card live view
  • hmi 5600 k
  • manual color temperature 2000k to 11500k
  • shade 7000 k
  • tungsten 3200 k
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/40000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight WeightedMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFilters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes-
  • manual
  • ttl auto
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memory-Both slots support UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi (type a)
  • usb-c
  • 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks
  • hdmi 2.0b type a
  • multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip
  • usb 3.1 gen1 type c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.33-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.34-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.920
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)920
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12478
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)74-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.14-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (notes)EFCS mode used.-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380370
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360-
Battery form factorProprietary 7.4V, 3050mAhProprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software-
  • leica photos
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover



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