Leica TL vs Nikon Z5

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica TL and Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the TL (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The TL was announced 4 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL grades vs the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL & Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica TL comes with physical 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) and the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TL versus the Z5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL and Z5 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and Z5.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon Z5 will give more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.