Leica TL vs Leica TL2

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Leica TL vs Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The TL was launched 8 months before the TL2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL grades versus the TL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL & Leica TL2. The complete galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery & Leica TL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL comes with outer 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 Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL versus the TL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL and TL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and TL2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica TL2 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.