Leica TL vs OM System OM-5

Below, we are analyzing the Leica TL and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is very comparable but the TL (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL was revealed 7 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL grades vs the OM System OM-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL and OM System OM-5. The full galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica TL enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL and OM System OM-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL versus the OM System OM-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL and OM System OM-5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and OM System OM-5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the OM System OM-5 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.