Leica SL SL3-S 2025
Leica
82 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black
Panasonic
62 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Youtube
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Panasonic Lumix G97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 9 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264/H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8/10-Bit, H.264 ALL-Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S 2025
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong display (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S 20250.008score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black0.051score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black offers 6.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 82 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
