Canon M5 vs Leica TL
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Canon M5 vs Leica TL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Introduced September 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Released November 2016
- Later Model is Leica TL2

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon M5 versus Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M5 was brought out around the same time to the TL so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M5 matches up vs the TL with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Leica TL. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Leica TL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Leica TL
M5 | TL | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1230k | Sharper screen (+390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Canon M5
TL | M5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Leica TL
M5 | TL | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | November 2016 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M5 versus Leica TL in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M5 vs the TL.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and TL is 77 and 85 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and TL.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon M5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Leica TL Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Leica TL | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Leica TL |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-09-15 | 2016-11-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12500 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 23 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $680 | $1,009 |