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Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Older Model is Leica SL
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and TG-870 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL2 was brought out 3 years after the TG-870 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL2 matches up vs the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 SL2 TG-870 
AnnouncedNovember 2019January 2016Newer by 47 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 TG-870 SL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 SL2 TG-870 
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2 vs the TG-870.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and TG-870 is 57 and 91 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and TG-870.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2 will show greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography info
88
 you can focus manually
 MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
36
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
65
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography highlights
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 not so great battery (370 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
65
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (47MP)
 not so great battery (370 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
 great battery power (300 shots)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery (370 shots)
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment sealing
 great battery power (300 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
36
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic port
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
32
 quite wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Leica SL2 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Olympus TG-870
 Leica SL2Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica SL2 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-11-06 2016-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 images 300 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $5,995 $280