Leica SL2 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      BrandLeicaOlympus
      ModelSL2OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Predecessor ModelLeica SL Typ 601 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Successor ModelOM System OM-5
      MSRP$5999$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels47.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 50,00064 - 25,600
      Photo Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ProcessorMaestro IIITruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution8368 x 55845184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      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, TungstenPresets: Auto, Color Temperature
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      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 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Lens MountLeica LMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      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 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Shutter Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed1800 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 78 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 47.3 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 47.3 MP      		Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation-3 to +5 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 (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable
      Video Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Audio File FormatAAC, AC3
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV 10-Bit
      4992 x 3744 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps


      H.264/MP4 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps      		H.264/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      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 202 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4992 x 37444096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      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)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output 2.0b Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Leica FOTOS
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C22 to 72°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 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Dimensions146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)916 g (2.02 lb / 32.31 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)19.4 x 9.4 x 8.6"8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.74 lb2.925 lb
      Power and Storage Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Battery PackBP-SCL4BLS-50
      Battery Life370 shots310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Leica SL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 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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