Leica SL SL3-S 2025
Leica
82 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 Jet Black 2025
Panasonic
77 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Youtube
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Panasonic LUMIX S9 S9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 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 | 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.77 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Battery Life | 315 shots | 470 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 S9 S9 Jet Black 2025
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong af (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.