Leica SL2vs Z7
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
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