Compare Leica SL3-S vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Leica SL3-S and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $5,295 USD / €5,190 (Body only at launch) and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Leica SL3-S |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | January 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 141.2× 108× 82.7 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | 852g (with battery and SD card); 768g (Body only) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather Sealing | IP54-certified (Dust and splash protected) | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS Full-Frame Sensor | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | 36× 24 mm | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Image Resolution | 24.6 Megapixels (Effective) | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100–100,000 (Expandable to 50–200,000) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 5.0 stops compensation | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch Tilting Touchscreen LCD (2.3M dots) | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | EyeRes OLED EVF (5.76M dots), 0.78x magnification, up to 120 fps refresh rate | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 Phase Detection points + 315 Contrast areas | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid AF (PDAF + Depth Map/Object Detection + Contrast) | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Human/Animal Detection including Body, Face, and Eye) | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | Up to 30 fps (Electronic Shutter, 12-bit) / 9 fps (Mechanical Shutter) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | DNG (RAW), DNG + JPEG, JPEG; 96MP Multi-shot mode (Handheld/Tripod) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6K Open Gate (3:2) up to 30p; C4K/4K up to 60p | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 (All-I/LongGOP); Supports ProRes 422 HQ (up to 5.8K) | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Audio Connectivity | Yes (3.5 mm for both) | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI 2.1 (Type-A); 5.9K RAW output supported | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | 1 slot |
| Sensor Technology | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4/5 GHz with 2x2 MIMO support | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, supports charging/PD and Direct-to-SSD recording) / Full HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BP-SCL6 | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 315 shots | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB-C Power Delivery and Charging) | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Leica SL3-S Body, BP-SCL6 Battery, USB-C Cable, Carrying Strap | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $5,295 USD / €5,190 (Body only at launch) | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | SL3-S - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |