Leica SL2vs Lumix S5 II
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Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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 S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,999 |
| 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/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| 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 | Leica L-mount |
| 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 S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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