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Leica M10 vs Leica TL

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Leica M10 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Later Model is Leica M11
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
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Leica M10 vs Leica TL Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M10 and Leica TL, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Leica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and TL (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and TL (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was released 3 months later than the TL and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M10 grades vs the TL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica TL

 M10 TL 

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Leica M10

 TL M10 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Leica TL

 M10 TL 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017November 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M10 provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Leica TL has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M10 and Leica TL in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M10 compared to the TL.

Leica M10 vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and TL is 75 and 85 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and TL.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M10 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Leica M10 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
Leica TL as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography details
Leica TL Sports photography details
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography features
Leica TL Travel photography features
57
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M10
Landscape photography with Leica TL
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M10
Vlogging with Leica TL
9
no video recording
33
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Leica M10 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Leica TL
 Leica M10Leica TL
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica M10 Leica TL
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2016-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5952 x 3992 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 50000 12500
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 59 4
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 384 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $7,595 $1,009