• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 50,000
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • Detailed specifications
  • Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Links
Prices: Compare Prices Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor: Leica SL2
SL (Typ 601) vs SL2
Panasonic S5 IIX
S5 vs S5 IIX
General
Model Number: SL (Typ 601) S5
Alternate Model Number(s):   DC-S5
Camera Format: Compact System Camera Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured: Yes Yes
Retail Price: $7449.99 $1999.99
Street Price: $3,806.98 $1,231.32
Date Available: 2015-11-20 2020-09-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 29.9 oz (847 g)
includes batteries
25.2 oz (714 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.8 x 4.1 x 1.5 in.
(147 x 104 x 39 mm)
5.2 x 3.8 x 3.2 in.
(133 x 97 x 82 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 24.2 24.2
Sensor Format: 35mm 35mm
Sensor size: 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 6.00 microns 5.93 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.0x 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: None None
Self-Cleaning: Yes Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 88  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 25.0  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 13.4  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 1,821  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2),
3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2)
6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2),
4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2),
3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2),
5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3),
3792 x 2848 (10.8 MP, 4:3),
2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3),
6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9),
4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9),
3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other),
4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1),
2848 x 2848 (8.1 MP, 1:1),
2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1),
6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other),
6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other),
12000 x 8000 (96.0 MP, 3:2),
10656 x 8000 (85.2 MP, 4:3),
12000 x 6736 (80.8 MP, 16:9),
8000 x 8000 (64.0 MP, 1:1),
6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other),
6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 10.6 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/​25p)
1920x1080 (120p/​100p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p)
1280x720 (120p/​100p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p)
3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​24p)
3328x2496 (30p/​24p)
1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​24p)
1920x1080 (180p/​150p/​120p/​100p/​60p/​30p/​15p/​10p/​5p/​2p/​1p)
Movie File Format: H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))
Composite Video Out: No No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Leica L bayonet L Mount
Lens: n/a Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):    
Focal Length (actual):   20 - 60mm
Zoom Ratio:    
Aperture Range:   f/3.5-5.6
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:   15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a 67.0mm
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: No Yes
Digital Zoom Values: n/a 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection); AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch-AF Contrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position)
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: EVF / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type: EVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor 2,360K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate, 0.005s lag
Focus Peaking: Yes Yes
EVF Resolution: 4,400,000 dots (1,470,000 pixels) 5,760,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.80x  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.80x  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 1,040,000 dots 1,840,000 dots (613,333 px)
Touchscreen: Yes Yes
Articulating Screen: No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen: No Yes
Selfie Screen: No Yes
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 50000 51200
Minimum ISO (native): 50 100
ISO Settings: Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard (custom), Manual color temperature 2000K to 11500K AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/16000 - 60 sec 1/8000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot 1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:   Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only).
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: No 96.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: TTL Auto, Manual Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/250 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L)
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, X-Sync terminal Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: No No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support: UHS-II UHS-II
Other Memory: Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I  
Dual Card Slots: Yes Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format: H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No Yes
Built-In GPS: Yes No
Microphone Jack: Yes Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes Yes
External Connections: USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: No Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Wired or via Wi-Fi Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended): USB 3.0 Micro Type B port; HDMI Type A port; Multi Connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release; X-Sync socket; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip USB-C, HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.37  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): 0.37  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 10.6  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): Unlimited  
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 10.5  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 33  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 10.5  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 32  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.18 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.061 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.046 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 1.1 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 0.7 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 400 shots  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 400 shots  
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary 8.4V, 1860mAh Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes Yes
Internal Charging Supported: Yes
Software
Included Software: Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS)  
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: