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 | |
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 |