Compact Leica SL2-S

£3,975/$4,895 The sister camera to the Leica SL2 retains features, but not price

1  The Leica SL2-S shares the sturdy, pared-back design of the Leica SL2.

2  The SL2-S uses the full frame mirrorless L mount system, now adopted by Sigma and Panasonic.

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Specifications

Sensor: 24MP full-frame CMOS, 36 x 24mm

Image processor: Maestro III

AF points: 225 contrast-detect

ISO range: 100-100,000 (expandable to 50-100,000)

Stabilisation: Five-axis, up to 5.5 stops 

Max image size: 6,000 x 4,000px (96MP with multi-shot mode)

Video: 4K DCI or UHD at 60-24p; 1080p (Full HD) at 60-24p 

Viewfinder: 5,760k dots, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 120fps refresh rate 

Memory card: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I/UHS-II

LCD: 3.2in backlight LED, 2,100,000 dots, touch control

Max burst: 9fps mechanical shutter (without continuous AF), 25fps electronic shutter

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 

Size: 146 x 107 x 83 mm

Weight: 850g (without battery)

Like any new camera from Leica, the SL2-S might be expected to have both exceptional build quality and an eye-watering price point. But while the Leica SL2-S is more expensive than Panasonic alternatives like the Lumix S1, it’s considerably less expensive than the original SL2.

Leica is pitching the SL2-S as a more video-focused alternative to the Leica SL2; these cameras look as if they have a similar relationship to the Panasonic Lumix S1 and the Lumix S1R. Panasonic and Leica are longstanding technology partners, so it’s no surprise to see parallels between these two sets of cameras.