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Canon M5 vs Leica TL

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Canon M5
(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
Leica TL
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Leica TL

 M5 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Canon M5

 TL M5 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon M5 and Leica TL

 M5 TL 
ReleasedSeptember 2016November 2016Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL size comparison

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

Canon M5 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Leica TL
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography advice
Leica TL Sports photography advice
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 CIPA)
55
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (295 per charge)
70
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 shots)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging factors
Leica TL Vlogging factors
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Canon M5 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Leica TL
 Canon EOS M5Leica TL
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