Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2

Here is a thorough review of the Leica M9-P and Leica TL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was launched 7 years prior to the TL2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M9-P grades versus the TL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P & Leica TL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Leica TL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M9-P and Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M9-P compared to the TL2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and TL2 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and TL2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M9-P because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica TL2 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.