Control Panel on the Leica SL3-S?
The Leica SL3-S indeed features a top-level display that makes it possible to quickly view and verify key camera settings. Such control panels are typically seen only on cameras that are aimed at professionals or photography enthusiasts, such as the Leica SL3-S. The secondary display on top of the camera body is naturally smaller than the rear LCD, which remains the main screen for adjusting menu settings and reviewing images.
Top view of the Leica SL3-S
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the Leica SL3-S. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.2 inches and offers a resolution of 2,333,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2333k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Leica SL3-S is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was announced in January 2025 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 24 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $5,299.
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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Leica SL3-S to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leica SL3-S | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2333 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 30.0/s | n | Y | |
| 2. | Canon R1 | 9440 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 3. | Canon R3 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 4150 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 4. | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2360 | full-flex | Y | 1/4000s | 7.0/s | n | Y | |
| 5. | Leica SL2 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 6. | Leica SL2-S | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 20.0/s | n | Y | |
| 7. | Leica SL3 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2333 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
| 8. | Panasonic GH7 | 3680 | n | 3.0 / 1840 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 14.0/s | n | Y | |
| 9. | Panasonic S1 II | 5760 | n | 3.2 / 1840 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 10. | Panasonic S5 II | 3680 | n | 3.0 / 1840 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0/s | n | Y | |
| 11. | Sony A9 III | 9440 | n | 3.2 / 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/80000s | 120.0/s | n | Y | |
| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Leica SL3-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Leica L mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | January 2025 | |
| Launch Price | USD 5 299 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 24 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 6 000 x 4 000 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 6.00 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 2.78 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 6K/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 50 000 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 100 000 ISO | |
| Image Processor | Maestro IV | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2333k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | No front-flip | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 400 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | CFexB or SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| UHS card support | UHS-II | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.2 | |
| HDMI Port | full HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | Leica BP-SCL6 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 315 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
141 x 108 x 85 mm (5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 852 g (30.1 oz) | |
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