Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
67 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | Maestro IV | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
No current pricing available
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
