Leica SL2vs Lumix S9
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Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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