Upgrade Guide
Leica SL2→Leica MP 0.72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The MP 0.72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the SL2. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | SL2 | MP 0.72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | +4.4 | ||
| Travel | +3.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | SL2 | MP 0.72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £4,850 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2003 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 35mm film | |
| Resolution | 47MP | — | |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 600g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | No screen | |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
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