Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica TL2

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica TL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and TL2 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 6 years before the TL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the TL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Leica TL2. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Leica TL2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica TL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the TL2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and TL2 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and TL2.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica TL2 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.