Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm vs. Leica SL2

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In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm and Leica SL2. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm vs. Leica SL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Leica 12-60mm lens Body only
Height 9.73 cm 10.7 cm
Width 13.69 cm 14.6 cm
Depth 9.16 cm 4.2 cm
Weight 586 g 835 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 586 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 658 g
Camera with battery, memory card and H-ES12060 lens: 978 g
Camera body only: 835 g
Body Material - Aluminium, leatherette, magnesium
Enclosure Colour Black Black
Protection Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant Weatherproof, splashproof, freezeproof, IP54
Optical Zoom 5x -
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel 47 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS CMOS
Total Pixels 21,770,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,300,000 pixels 46,726,912 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 60 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes -
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) -
Image Stabiliser Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0) Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Image Processor - Leica Maestro III
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Type Leica zoom lens - 5x zoom - 12 - 60 mm - f/2.8-4.0 DG Vario-Elmarit - zoom -
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 120mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 20 cm -
Max View Angle 84 degree(s) -
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 12 groups / 14 elements -
Filter Size 62 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Features ED glass, aspherical lens, Nano Surface coating, Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) compatible -
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 225 225
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function Yes
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) 5,760,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.83x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -
Field of View Crop Factor 2 -
Features Auto eye sensor, magnification ratio control -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
ISO (Max) 25600 50000
Native ISO 200-25600 -
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 ISO 50-50000, ISO auto (100-50000)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 -
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing -
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard, Cine Effect -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, 2000K - 11500K, HMI (5600K), fluorescent warm (4000K), fluorescent cold (4500K)
Shutter Type Mechanical Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/32000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 min
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 3, 5 steps in 1/3 EV step
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/250sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) -
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Type 3" LCD display 3.2" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 2,100,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, DNG (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 -
Audio Signal Format Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM, AAC -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction -
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage 5184 x 3888
5184 x 3456
5184 x 2920
3712 x 2784
3712 x 2480
3840 x 2160
2624 x 1968
2624 x 1752
1920 x 1080
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
4992 x 3744 - 6K PHOTO
5184 x 3456 - 6K PHOTO
3328 x 2496 - 4K PHOTO
3504 x 2336 - 4K PHOTO
3840 x 2160 - 4K PHOTO
2880 x 2880 - 4K PHOTO
7296 x 5472 - High Resolution Mode
7296 x 4864 - High Resolution Mode
7296 x 4104 - High Resolution Mode
10368 x 7776 - High Resolution Mode
10368 x 6912 - High Resolution Mode
10368 x 5832 - High Resolution Mode
7776 x7776 - High Resolution Mode
5472 x 5472 - High Resolution Mode
DNG (RAW) 8368 x 5584
JPEG 8368 x 5584
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2848
Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 59.94 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 59.94 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps - 150Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps - 150Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
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RAM Installed - 4 GB
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) Leica BP-SCL4 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 400 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 380 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 370 shots (EVF off)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Interface HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support -
Tripod Mount Connection Point - 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.0
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 60 frames per second, 30 frames per second (4K), 60 frames per second (6K), 30 frames per second (6K) 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, text stamp, high-speed recording, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, slow motion recording, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, 80-megapixel High Resolution mode Built-in speaker, USB powered, USB charging
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9L + Leica 12-60mm Leica SL2
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, sync terminal cover, hot shoe cap Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap
Software Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 Premium Edition Leica FOTOS App
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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