• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • Less expensive
    $1350* vs $1798
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.77 vs 3.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    384g vs 727g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Leica TL

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    5K vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 1230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    108 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 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

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

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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
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL
Leica T (Typ 701)
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • $2800
  • APS-C
Panasonic GH5 II
Leica T (Typ 701)
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica TL
Samsung NX3000
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Internal flash
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
Panasonic GH5 II
Samsung NX3000
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Leica TL
Canon EOS M10
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
Panasonic GH5 II
Canon EOS M10
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Leica TL2

Leica TL
Leica TL2
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
Panasonic GH5 II
Leica TL2
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
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