Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021
Leica
81 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2-S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 25.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro III | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 25 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 25 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.93 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 510 shots★ | 350 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.