Leica SL2-S vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      BrandLeicaOlympus
      ModelSL2-SOM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      MSRP$4895$699 (body only), $799 (w/14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 50,000100 - 25,600
      Photo Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ProcessorMaestro IIITruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacePicture: sRGB
      Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance AdjustmentPresets: Auto, Color Temperature
      Focus Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points225121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Lens MountLeica LMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Shutter Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed1800 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps8.7 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)25.0 fps15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting25.0 fps15.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 8.7 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 5 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 42 Frames (Raw) / 49 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 6.3 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 945 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesRedeye
      fill-in
      off
      redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (2nd-curtain)
      manual
      Flash Range7.20 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Audio File FormatAAC, LPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100 fps [20 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 26 Mbps]
      MOV
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
      HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility: Android & iOS
      App Name: Olympus Image Share
      *As of July, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Dimensions146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")122 x 84 x 49 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.93")
      Weight (inc. batteries)931 g (2.05 lb / 32.84 oz)383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.6 x 6"8 x 7.7 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.715 lb2.31 lb
      Power and Storage Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Battery PackBP-SCL4BLS-50
      Battery Life510 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Leica SL2-S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Self Timer 12 or 2 sec 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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