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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 6 years before the TL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up vs the TL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 TL2 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedJuly 2017June 2012Fresher by 61 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 TL2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1230k1230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Leica TL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the TL2.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and TL2 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and TL2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica TL2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography info
Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography highlights
Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
Leica TL2 Sports photography details
45
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography advice
Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
has focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
33
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Leica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Leica TL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias 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
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 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 300 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,169 $2,195