Leica TL vs Leica TL2

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Leica TL vs Leica TL2

APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica TL2 Review.

Succeeded by the Leica TL2

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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Leica TL2

Less expensive
$1350 vs $2495
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Leica TL2 advantages over Leica TL

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
29 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Leica TL

Fujifilm X-M1

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Newer

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Fujifilm X-M1

Leica TL2

Fujifilm X-M1

$2495
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive

$2800
APS-C

Compare Leica TL vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL2

Leica T (Typ 701)

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$2800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL2

Samsung NX3000

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Samsung NX500

Leica TL

Samsung NX500

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Leica CL

Leica TL

Leica CL

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica TL vs Leica CL

Leica TL2

Leica CL

$2495
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica CL

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