Leica SL2vs GH4
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £349 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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