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Leica M10 vs Leica TL2

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 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
  • Successor is Leica M11
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
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica M10 versus Leica TL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Leica. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the M10 (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was launched 5 months prior to the TL2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M10 grades vs the TL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica TL2

 M10 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M10

 TL2 M10 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1037kSharper screen (+193k dot)
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Common features in the Leica M10 and Leica TL2

 M10 TL2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2017Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M10 has external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 against the TL2.

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and TL2 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and TL2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The M10 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography advice
Leica TL2 Street photography advice
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography factors
Leica TL2 Sports photography factors
53
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography details
Leica TL2 Travel photography details
57
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M10
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 shots)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Leica M10 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Leica TL2
 Leica M10Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica M10 Leica TL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 855.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5952 x 3992 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 50000 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
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 All around 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 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $7,595 $2,195