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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2016
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and TL (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and TL (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was brought out 3 months later than the TL and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the TL for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm GFX 50S TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k1230kCrisper display (+1130k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 TL Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Display dimension3.7"3.2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica TL

 Fujifilm GFX 50S TL 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017November 2016Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outside dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Leica TL has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the TL.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and TL is 59 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and TL.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography details
Leica TL Portrait photography details
89
has manual focus
MP count great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Street photography with Leica TL
72
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Leica TL Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
features focus via touch
MP count great (51MP)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging advice
Leica TL Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
touch screen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica TL
 Fujifilm GFX 50SLeica TL
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Leica TL
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2016-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 4
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 384g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Two One
Retail price $5,499 $1,009