Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
72 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The camera is praised as a powerful hybrid workhorse with excellent autofocus, stabilization, and color science, especially for stills and open gate video. However, video-focused users complain about limited internal RAW recording (only cropped modes) and a confusing menu system. Some also note poor photo performance in certain conditions and a small included bag.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great stabilization
- Superb color science
- Open gate video
- Versatile hybrid features
Cons
- Limited internal RAW recording
- Confusing menu system
- Small included bag
- Poor photo performance in some conditions
- No full-frame internal RAW
Autofocus 3
Stabilization 2
Color science 3
Video capabilities 5
Menu system 2
Build quality 2
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro III | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4 | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 1150 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL2 Black 20210.021score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 20250.031score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S1II
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
