Leica SL2vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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