Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL2

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 4 years before the TL2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the TL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 & Leica TL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Leica TL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the TL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and TL2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and TL2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica TL2 to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.