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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Superseded the Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica TL2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up against the TL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-M1 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 TL2 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedJuly 2017September 2013More recent by 46 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-M1 TL2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the TL2.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and TL2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and TL2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica TL2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Leica TL2
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Leica TL2 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography information
Leica TL2 Travel photography information
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
63
features touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
31
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica TL2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Leica TL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-17 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 6400 50000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $2,195