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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2

Portability
74
Imaging
65
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Earlier Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 18 months before the TL2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the TL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 TL2 
Display resolution1620k1230kSharper display (+390k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 TL2 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
ReleasedJuly 2017January 2016More recent by 18 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 TL2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica TL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the TL2.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and TL2 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and TL2.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography info
Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography advice
Leica TL2 Sports photography advice
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
62
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography highlights
Leica TL2 Travel photography highlights
62
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography features
Leica TL2 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Leica TL2
33
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Leica TL2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Leica TL2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two 1
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