Leica M8 vs Leica TL

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica M8 vs Leica TL, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Leica. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and TL (16MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and TL (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M8 was launched 10 years prior to the TL which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M8 matches up vs the TL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 & Leica TL. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Leica TL Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M8 vs the TL.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and TL is 79 and 85 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and TL.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica TL will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.