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Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Leica M Typ 262 Comparison

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Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the S5 Mark II and the M Typ 262, two Pro Mirrorless cameras from Panasonic and Leica. Panasonic S5 II was introduced to the market in January 2023 and Leica M Typ 262 was launched in November 2015. As you can see, M Typ 262 is 8 years older than S5 Mark II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2023-01-04
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
  • Leica L Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 6K - 5952 x 3968 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 740g. 134 x 102 x 90 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Compare

Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-11-19
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100)
  • Leica M Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 600g. 139 x 80 x 42 mm
  • Also known as Typ 262

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II over Leica M
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
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
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.78x vs 0.68x Larger Viewfinder
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
51.200 vs 6.400 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.840k dots vs 921k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
30.0fps vs 3.0fps 27 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
5952 x 3968 vs None Higher Resolution Video
Full-size HDMI Port
Yes vs No Use standard HDMI cables without adapters
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (96 MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 18MP photos from Video footage
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
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
USB Version
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Reasons to choose Leica M over Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Weight
600 g vs 740 g 140 g lighter
AE Bracketing Range
±6 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Leica M
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Leica M
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic S5 II has external dimensions of 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55″) and weighs 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz) (including batteries). Leica M Typ 262 has external dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65″) and weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic S5 II and the Leica M Typ 262. Leica M Typ 262 is 22mm shorter and 48mm thinner than Panasonic S5 II but it is also 5mm wider.

Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the Leica M Typ 262 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262.

Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the Leica M Typ 262 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262.
Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the the Leica M Typ 262 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica M Typ 262 is significantly lighter (140g ) than the Panasonic S5 II 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 also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 have the same Full frame sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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S5 Mark II
M Typ 262
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

S5 Mark II
M Typ 262
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the S5 Mark II has a big advantage over the M Typ 262 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Panasonic S5 II 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 M Typ 262's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S5 Mark II.


Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 have Full frame sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic S5 II's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the S5 Mark II and M Typ 262 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 Cameras


Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that the Panasonic S5 II has an advantage over the Leica M Typ 262. There are 65 lenses for the Panasonic S5 II's Leica L mount, but on the other hand, there are only 63 lenses for the Leica M Typ 262's Leica M lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Panasonic S5 II has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization (IS) which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. S5 Mark II's built-in Image stabilization system is effective for compensating vibration up to 6.5-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Leica M Typ 262 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 0 lenses for Leica M mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Panasonic S5 II Lenses # of Leica M Typ 262 Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 (7 Full Frame) n/a
Standard Prime 15 (14 Full Frame) 16 (16 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 5 (5 Full Frame) 1 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 20 (18 Full Frame) 32 (32 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 8 (8 Full Frame) n/a
Telephoto Prime 7 (7 Full Frame) 11 (11 Full Frame)
SuperZoom n/a n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) 2 (2 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime n/a 1 (1 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 65 (61 Full Frame) 63 (63 Full Frame)

What types of Photography are Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 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.

Panasonic S5 II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Leica M Typ 262 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Panasonic S5 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica M Typ 262 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Check the Best Leica L Mount Lenses for Street Photography
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Read the details

Check the Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Street Photography

Panasonic S5 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Leica M Typ 262 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
779 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Panasonic S5 II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica M Typ 262 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
740g
Body Thickness 90mm
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
600g
Body Thickness 42mm
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Panasonic S5 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Leica M Typ 262 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Check the Best Leica L Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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Check the Best Leica M Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

Panasonic S5 II vs Leica M Typ 262: 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 Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262, 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 Panasonic S5 II and Leica M Typ 262 scores compare:

Panasonic S5 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #19 out of 114 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #19 out of 1268 in all Cameras
Leica M Typ 262
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #132 out of 137 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #675 out of 1268 in all Cameras

Panasonic S5 II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica M Typ 262 in all criteria except one: Portability. Leica M Typ 262 is significantly smaller than Panasonic S5 II. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica M Typ 262. Otherwise, Panasonic S5 II is the better camera overall.

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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II Leica M
Brand Panasonic Leica
Announced 2023-01-04 2015-11-19
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Full frame
Dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Area 847.28mm2 855.62mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Max Native Light sensitivity 51,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 204800 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO 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 779 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica L Leica M
Number of Available Lenses 65 63
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,840k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.68x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/8000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/250s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.0 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 5952 x 3968 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 740g 600g
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm 139 x 80 x 42mm
Battery Life 370 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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