Leica SL3vs OM-1
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Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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