Let’s compare the Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-1 II.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Leica SL2 and Pentax K-1 II. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Leica SL2 has a 47.3 MP and Pentax K-1 II has a 36.4 MP resolution.
Leica SL2 | Pentax K-1 II | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Leica | Ricoh |
Megapixels | 47.3 | 36.4 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
SLR Type | Mirrorless | Dslr |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
AA Filter | None | Optional |
Image Resolution | 8368 x 5584 (46.7 MP, 3:2) | 7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Native ISO | Min 50 - Max 50000 | Min 100 - Max 819200 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 | Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Startup Time | 1.4 seconds | |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Contrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone, Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF; Smart AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs (picture taken only after successful focusing), AFc (picture can be taken at any time), AF setting can be saved | TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 | Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/40000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | 77 |
AW Buffer Size | 78 | 17 |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.2 | 3.2 |
LCD Resolution | 2,100,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen | Yes | No |
Articulating Screen | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | Yes | Yes |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | EVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, 120 fps, eye sensor | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 4992x3744 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
SD UHS Support | Both slots support UHS-II | |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Internal connections | USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, HDMI 2.0b Type A; 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip | Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS | No | Yes |
USB Type | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 670 shots | |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 32.7 oz (928 g) includes batteries | 35.6 oz (1,010 g) includes batteries |
Size | 5.7 x 4.2 x 1.7 in. (146 x 107 x 42 mm) | 5.4 x 4.3 x 3.4 in. (137 x 110 x 86 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $5,995.00 |
Buy starting from $1,896.95 |
Release Date | 2019-11-21 | 2018-04-15 |