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Leica SL2vs S1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica SL2 Leica Leica SL2 (2019) Starting from £4200 new Best for Commercial, landscape, video View Leica SL2
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Lumix S1 II Lumix S1 II (2025) Starting from £2200 new Best for Hybrid & Video View S1 II

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.

Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

Leica SL2 (2019)

  • Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
  • Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability

S1 II (2025)

  • Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
  • Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
  • Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
  • L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II

Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the s1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica SL2 (2019)S1 II (2025)
Price £4,200 £2,200
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.2MP
Video 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops
Burst Rate 20fps 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~400 shots (CIPA)
Weight 835g (body only) 680g (body only)
Dimensions 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×
Screen 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Leica L-Mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI
Genre Leica SL2S1 II
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Wedding & Events
8.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.5
Vlogging & Video
9.5
Sports & Action
8.0
Wildlife
7.5

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