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SL2 vs S1 II
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the S1 II is the most affordable.
Where the SL2 wins
- Cheaper new: £1,539 vs £1,899
- Resolution: 47.3MP
- Battery Life: 370 shots (CIPA)
Where the S1 II wins
- Burst Rate: 70fps electronic
- Weight: 800g (with battery and card)
- Portrait: 8.6 vs 6.5
- Street: 6.4 vs 4.6
- Travel: 6.1 vs 4.7
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- SL2 146 × 107 × 80 mm · 920 g
- S1 II 134 × 102 × 92 mm · 800 g
The SL2 is 12 mm wider, 5 mm taller, 12 mm slimmer and 120 g heavier than the S1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
SL2 — Commercial, Landscape, Video: Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
SL2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SL2Leica · 2019 | S1 IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,539 usedBest | £1,899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 24.1MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 70fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA)Best | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 800g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 134 × 102 × 92 mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
SL2
S1 II
Portrait
6.5/10
8.6/10
Street
4.6/10
6.4/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
8.4/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
9.1/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
8.8/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.4/10
Food
5.8/10
7.9/10
Macro
5.3/10
8.5/10
Architecture
7.1/10
7.4/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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