CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
    • All Cameras
    • Cameras by Brand
      • Sony Cameras
      • Canon Cameras
      • Nikon Cameras
      • Pentax Cameras
      • Fujifilm Cameras
      • Olympus Cameras
      • Panasonic Cameras
      • Leica Cameras
      • Samsung Cameras
    • Cameras by Body Type
      • Mirrorless Cameras
      • DSLR Cameras
      • Compact Cameras
      • Bridge Cameras
      • Waterproof Cameras
  • LENSES
    • All Lenses
    • Lenses by Mount
      • Sony E Mount Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF M Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF S Mount Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Lenses
      • Pentax KAF Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm G Mount Lenses
      • Sigma SA Mount Lenses
      • Sony Alpha Mount Lenses
    • Teleconverters
  • TOOLS
    • Cameras
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
    • Lenses
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
  • BLOG

Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Comparison

x
Camera to replace
Change

Leica SL

24 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Leica SL
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Change

Panasonic G95

20 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

Panasonic G95
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing SL and G95, two Mirrorless cameras from Leica and Panasonic. Leica SL is a Pro Mirrorless class camera and Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera.

Leica SL was introduced to market in October 2015 and Panasonic G95 was launched in April 2019. As you can see, SL is 4 years older than G95. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Leica SL and Panasonic G95 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica SL Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-21
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Leica L Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4400k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 847g. 147 x 104 x 39 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Typ 601

Panasonic G95 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-04-05
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 536g. 130 x 94 x 77 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DC-G90
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Compare

Leica SL was replaced by Leica SL2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica SL2 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica SL and Panasonic G95 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


Related Blog Posts

Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Size Comparison
New Insta360 One RS 1-Inch 360-Degree Camera Shoots 6K Video and 21MP Stills
Sony FE 100-400 E vs Canon 100-500 RF vs Nikon Z 100-400 vs Canon RF 100-400 Lens Size Comparison
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 vs Fujifilm 16-55 F2.8 vs Fujifilm 16-80 F4 vs Fujifilm 18-55 F2.8-4 Lens Size and Specs Comparison
Todays Deals: Samyang 12mm F2 for $399, Bolt Flashes for $49 and more
Panasonic GH6 Update Brings 4K 120 FPS RAW Recording
Cameras with Stacked Sensors and No Blackout Viewfinders in 2022
Todays Deals: Tripod, Microphone and more


**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose Leica SL over Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.8x vs 0.74x Larger Viewfinder
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 25.600 95% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 9.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
400 shots vs 290 shots 110 more frames with a single charge
Viewfinder Resolution
4400k dot vs 2360k dot 86% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
36.00µm2 vs 11.16µm2 222% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
CHECK SL PRICE


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 over Leica SL
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Live Composite Mode
Yes vs No Excellent help for long-exposure photography
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
LCD Resolution
1.240k dots vs 1.040k dots 19% higher resolution screen
Weight
536 g vs 847 g 311 g lighter
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
CHECK G95 PRICE

Common Strengths of Leica SL and Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.240k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 9.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Leica SL and Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
Leica SL vs Panasonic G95: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Leica SL and Panasonic G95 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica SL has external dimensions of 147 x 104 x 39 mm (5.79 x 4.09 x 1.54″) and weighs 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic G95 has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03″) and weighs 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica SL and Panasonic G95. Panasonic G95 is 17mm narrower and 10mm shorter than Leica SL but it is also 38mm thicker.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica SL and Panasonic G95 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica SL and Panasonic G95.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica SL and Panasonic G95 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica SL and Panasonic G95.
Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica SL and Panasonic G95 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic G95 is significantly lighter (311g ) than the Leica SL which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Leica SL has a Full frame sensor and Panasonic G95 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Panasonic G95's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Leica SL lenses.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

SL
G95
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

SL
G95
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Both SL and G95 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica SL and Panasonic G95's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Panasonic G95 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Leica SL's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G95.
Leica SL vs Panasonic G95: Sensor Comparison

Leica SL has a 24.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro II processor. On the other hand, Panasonic G95 has a 20.3MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Panasonic G95 and Leica SL sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the SL and G95 sensor size comparison.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica SL and Panasonic G95 Cameras


As seen above, Leica SL has a 3.8x Larger sensor area than Panasonic G95. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Leica SL vs Panasonic G95 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Panasonic G95 has an advantage over Leica SL There are 119 lenses for Panasonic G95's Micro Four Thirds mount, on the other hand there are only 55 lenses for Leica SL's Leica L lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Panasonic G95 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Leica SL doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 8 lenses for Leica L mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Leica SL Lenses # of Panasonic G95 Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 (7 Full Frame) 17
Standard Prime 11 (10 Full Frame) 15
Wideangle Zoom 4 (4 Full Frame) 6
Wideangle Prime 17 (16 Full Frame) 32
Telephoto Zoom 6 (6 Full Frame) 19
Telephoto Prime 7 (7 Full Frame) 11
SuperZoom n/a 8
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 5
Macro Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) 4
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a 1
TOTAL 55 (52 Full Frame) 119


Now let's compare some sample lenses from each mount with typical Focal ranges for Leica SL and Panasonic G95 to see how these lenses compares:

Fast Standard Zoom Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 Lens Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8
24 - 70mm 935gr 1782gr 140mm Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 OIS Lens Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 OIS
24 - 70mm 305gr 841gr 74mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 Lens Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8
70 - 200mm 1570gr 2417gr 209mm Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS Lens Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS
70 - 200mm 357gr 893gr 100mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Normal Prime Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 Lens Panasonic S 50mm F1.4
50mm 955gr 1802gr 130mm Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
50mm 205gr 741gr 55mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Wideangle Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
14 - 24mm 795gr 1642gr 131mm Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Lens Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH
16 - 36mm 315gr 851gr 88mm Amazon B&H Photo
24-105mm f4 Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 Lens Panasonic S 24-105mm F4
24 - 105mm 680gr 1527gr 118mm Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
24 - 120mm 320gr 856gr 86mm Amazon B&H Photo
Super-Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
100 - 400mm 1135gr 1982gr 197mm Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 Lens Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3
200 - 800mm 985gr 1521gr 172mm Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Leica SL and Panasonic G95 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica SL and Panasonic G95 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Leica SL for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G95 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.3MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Leica SL for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G95 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Leica SL for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G95 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Read the details

Leica SL for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G95 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
847g
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
536g
Body Thickness 77mm
Read the details

Leica SL for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic G95 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.3MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Leica SL vs Panasonic G95: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Leica SL and Panasonic G95, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Leica SL and Panasonic G95 scores compare:

Leica SL
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #51 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Panasonic G95
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #47 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #67 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Leica SL has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic G95 mainly because of its huge advantage in Image quality. In all other areas, Panasonic G95 excels. It is a tough choice!
If image quality is your priority, get the Leica SL.
If you are ready to compromise image quality for extra features, compactness and value, choose Panasonic G95

Leica SL
Leica SL
CHECK PRICE

CHECK PRICE

Panasonic G95
Panasonic G95
CHECK PRICE

CHECK PRICE

Panasonic G95 vs Leica SL Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica SL Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
Brand Leica Panasonic
Announced 2015-10-21 2019-04-05
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Four Thirds
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 864.00mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 50,000 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 50 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses 55 119
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 4,400k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 9.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 847g 536g
Dimensions 147 x 104 x 39mm 130 x 94 x 77mm
Battery Life 400 shots 290 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 88 not tested
DxO Color Depth 25.0 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.4 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1821 not tested
Report a correction Report a correction


FOLLOW US


Most Popular Cameras
Sony A7 IV
33 MP | Full frame Sensor | Sony E Mount
Sony A7R IV
61 MP | Full frame Sensor | Sony E Mount
Canon M50 II
24 MP | APS-C Sensor | Canon EF-M Mount
Nikon Z9
46 MP | Full frame Sensor | Nikon Z Mount
Canon R3
24 MP | Full frame Sensor | Canon RF Mount
Fujifilm X-T30 II
26 MP | APS-C Sensor | Fujifilm X Mount
Fujifilm GFX 100
102 MP | Medium format Sensor | Fujifilm G Mount
Nikon Z5
24 MP | Full frame Sensor | Nikon Z Mount
Top Rated Mirrorless Cameras
Top Mirrorless Cameras Under $500
Top Mirrorless Cameras Under $750
Top Mirrorless Cameras Under $1000
Top Mirrorless Cameras Under $1500
Latest Cameras
Nikon Z30
21 MP | APS-C Sensor | Nikon Z Mount
Fujifilm X-H2S
26 MP | APS-C Sensor | Fujifilm X Mount
Canon R7
33 MP | APS-C Sensor | Canon RF Mount
Canon R10
24 MP | APS-C Sensor | Canon RF Mount
Ricoh WG-80
16 MP | 1/2.3 Sensor | 28-140 mm
Panasonic GH6
25 MP | Four Thirds Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Mount
OM System OM-1
20 MP | Four Thirds Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Mount
Canon R5 C
45 MP | Full frame Sensor | Canon RF Mount
Copyright © 2022 by CameraDecision
Privacy About Contact Us SpeakerDecision

Report a Correction