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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
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
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica TL2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and TL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 15 months after the TL2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the TL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R TL2 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2017Newer by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 TL2 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R TL2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the TL2.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TL2 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TL2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you greater detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
91
manual focus
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography details
Leica TL2 Street photography details
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
Leica TL2 Sports photography features
70
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
high resolution (51MP)
low battery power (400 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
63
has focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica TL2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica TL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Available lenses 12 4
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.7"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/40000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lb) 399 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $4,499 $2,195