Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2
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![Leica M9-P front Leica M9-P front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M9-P_1.jpg)
![Leica TL2 front Leica TL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-TL2.jpg)
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Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Succeeded the Leica M9
(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
- Revealed July 2017
- Replaced the Leica TL
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Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Overview
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.
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Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Leica TL2
M9-P | TL2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M9-P
TL2 | M9-P | |||
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Revealed | July 2017 | ![]() | June 2011 | Fresher by 73 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9-P and Leica TL2
M9-P | TL2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 size comparison Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Leica-TL2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and TL2 is 78 and 85 respectively.
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Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Leica-TL2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M9-P-vs-Leica-TL2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M9-P vs Leica TL2 Specifications
Leica M9-P | Leica TL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica M9-P | Leica TL2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-06-21 | 2017-07-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6016 x 4014 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 50000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 59 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/40000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 399 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (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 | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $7,995 | $2,195 |