Pentax KP vs Leica SL2 Comparison

Let’s compare the Pentax KP vs Leica SL2.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Pentax KP and Leica SL2. While Pentax KP has APS-C sensor, Leica SL2 has 35mm sensor and 24.3 has a 24.3 MP and Leica SL2 has a 47.3 MP resolution.

  Pentax KP Leica SL2
  Pentax KP Front Leica SL2 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Ricoh Leica
Megapixels 24.3 47.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C 35mm
SLR Type Dslr Mirrorless
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.0x
AA Filter Optional None
Image Resolution 6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2) 8368 x 5584 (46.7 MP, 3:2)
Body Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Native ISO Min 100 - Max 819200 Min 50 - Max 50000
Full ISO Settings Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Startup Time 1.4 seconds
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes 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
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Shutter Speed Range 1/24000 - 30 sec 1/40000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 35 100
AW Buffer Size 10 78
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.2
LCD Resolution 921,600 dots (307,200 px) 2,100,000 dots
Touchscreen No Yes
Articulating Screen Yes No
Tilt Swivel Screen No No
Selfie Screen No No
Top Deck Display No Yes
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen 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
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Video Features
Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 4992x3744 (30p/​25p/​24p)
Video File Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record 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)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No Yes
SD UHS Support Both slots support UHS-II
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack No Yes
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes No
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/180 1/250
Internal connections USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal 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
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No No
Bluetooth No Yes
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 390 shots
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 24.7 oz (699 g) includes batteries 32.7 oz (928 g) includes batteries
Size 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 mm) 5.7 x 4.2 x 1.7 in. (146 x 107 x 42 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $796.94
Buy starting from $5,995.00
Release Date 2017-02-25 2019-11-21