Leica SL2vs Lumix GH6
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Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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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 Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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