Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Leica - SL3 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 60 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight | 850 g | 740 g |
| Max video | 8K | 6K |
Between the SL3 and Lumix S5 II, the SL3 comes out ahead in megapixels / max video, while the Lumix S5 II wins on weight. Overall, the SL3 scores 80 and the Lumix S5 II scores 74.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SL3 edges ahead on the Mars Score (80 vs 74.4), but the 5.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the SL3 if you care most about megapixels / max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, max video. The single most decisive one: Megapixels — 150.00% more. 60 MP vs 24 MP.
Pick the Lumix S5 II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 110.00 g less. 740 vs 850.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, in-body stabilization, af points, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SL3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Leica - SL3 or Panasonic - Lumix S5 II?
Leica - SL3 leads the current Mars Score by 5.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Leica - SL3 if…
Leica - SL3 has the measurable edge on megapixels, max video.
Choose Panasonic - Lumix S5 II if…
Panasonic - Lumix S5 II has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Leica - SL3 wins
- ▲Megapixels — 150.00% more. 60 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Why Panasonic - Lumix S5 II wins
- ▲Weight — 110.00 g less. 740 vs 850.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Leica - SL3 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MPlead | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 100000lead | 51200 |
Video
| Spec | Leica - SL3 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 6K |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Leica - SL3 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 779 | 779 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Leica - SL3 | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 850 g | 740 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |