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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2014
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Photography Glossary

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the Z5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T Type 701 grades versus the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Nikon Z5

 T Type 701 Z5 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1300k1040kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica T Type 701

 Z5 T Type 701 
ReleasedJuly 2020April 2014More modern by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Nikon Z5

 T Type 701 Z5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Leica T Type 701 versus Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the T Type 701 against the Z5.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and Z5 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and Z5.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography information
Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
54
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography details
Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
69
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery (470 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
heavier than others (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (470 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
32
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (675 grams)
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Leica T Type 701 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Nikon Z5
 Leica T Typ 701Nikon Z5
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica T Typ 701 Nikon Z5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-24 2020-07-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4944 x 3278 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 12500 51200
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon Z
Total lenses 4 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,300k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $1,603 $1,399