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Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released August 2010
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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
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Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M590 and Leica TL2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Leica. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the M590 (1/3") and TL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was announced 7 years before the TL2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M590 scores versus the TL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Leica TL2

 M590 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Kodak M590

 TL2 M590 
LaunchedJuly 2017August 2010More modern by 83 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Leica TL2

 M590 TL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M590 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M590 against the TL2.

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and TL2 is 99 and 85 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and TL2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M590 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica TL2 will render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M590 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography details
Leica TL2 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography highlights
Leica TL2 Travel photography highlights
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
63
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Kodak M590 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Leica TL2
 Kodak M590Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak M590 Leica TL2
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-23 2017-07-10
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3242 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 4
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $2,195