Comparisons / Comparison of Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Comparison of Leica SL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 ×
Leica SL2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Leica SL2
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberGH3SL2
Alternate model number(s)-
  • type 2998
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133146
Width (mm)8242
Height (mm)93107
Weight (g)555928
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH2Leica SL (Typ 601)
SuccessorPanasonic GH4-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.147.3
Sensor format4/335mm
Sensor area (mm²)224.9864
Sensor width (mm)17.336
Sensor height (mm)1324
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.754.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score71-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)812-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.120
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 4992x3744
Movie max framerate (fps)60180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audioMP4: 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+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Contrast-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 / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, 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)1,746,0005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.670.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.340.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)614,0002,100,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80050,000
Minimum iso (native)20050
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • 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)1/4000 - 601/40000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesClear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • manual
  • ttl auto
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync SocketHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Other memory-Both slots support UHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-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)0.48-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.46-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.120
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.120
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2478
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.2-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202s-
Startup time (s)0.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)540370
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1860 mah 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
  • photofunstudio 8.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • leica photos
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover



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