Leica unveiled SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera, 5K video and higher resolution

Leica has debuted the second edition of its SL full-frame mirrorless camera, taking about four years to perfect the new SL2. That time, it seems, was well spent, with Leica pretty much overhauling the original SL to bring us a snapper with a tougher, redesigned body, a higher resolution sensor, a shiny new rear touchscreen and an upgraded electronic viewfinder (EVF).

Built around the same 47MP full-frame CMOS sensor that debuted in the Leica Q2 (a major step up from the 24 million effective pixels in the SL), the SL2 boasts a magnesium chassis with aluminum for the top and bottom plates, where earlier the entire camera was made from two blocks of aluminum. The new camera comes with an IP54 dust- and water-resistance rating, and features an updated button layout that resembles the control setup on the Leica Q2 and the CL compacts.