Leica M11 vs Leica TL2
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Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Revealed January 2022
- Earlier Model is Leica M10
(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
- Superseded the Leica TL

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica M11 vs Leica TL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

The M11 was brought out 4 years after the TL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M11 scores vs the TL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 and Leica TL2. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery and Leica TL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica TL2
M11 | TL2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2022 | ![]() | July 2017 | More modern by 55 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1230k | Sharper screen (+1103k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M11
TL2 | M11 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica TL2
M11 | TL2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).
Examine the Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M11 vs the TL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and TL2 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and TL2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 will resolve greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer M11 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Leica M11 vs Leica TL2 Specifications
Leica M11 | Leica TL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M11 | Leica TL2 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-01-13 | 2017-07-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 6016 x 4014 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 50000 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 62 | 4 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.00 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 2,333k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/40000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 grams (1.41 lb) | 399 grams (0.88 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 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 | 700 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | UHS II type SD | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $8,995 | $2,195 |