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Canon M5 vs Leica TL2

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Released September 2016
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Photography Glossary

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon M5 versus Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was released 9 months before the TL2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M5 matches up vs the TL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Leica TL2

 M5 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kCrisper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M5

 TL2 M5 
ReleasedJuly 2017September 2016Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon M5 and Leica TL2

 M5 TL2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in 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") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M5 versus Leica TL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M5 against the TL2.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and TL2 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and TL2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography highlights
Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography features
Leica TL2 Sports photography features
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 per charge)
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography details
Leica TL2 Travel photography details
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (295 per charge)
63
has touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography info
Leica TL2 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 shots)
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon M5 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Leica TL2
 Canon EOS M5Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M5 Leica TL2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-15 2017-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 25600 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Total lenses 23 4
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
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 Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $680 $2,195