Upgrade Guide
Leica MP 0.72→Leica Leica SL2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Leica SL2 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most MP 0.72 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Leica SL2
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate20fps vs ~1fps (manual film advance)
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Generation16 years newer (2019 vs 2003)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MP 0.72 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £4,200 | |
| Released | 2003 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm film | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | — | 47MP | |
| Video | — | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | 370 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 835g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | |
| Screen | None | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | 2× SD UHS-II |
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