Leica TL vs Olympus E-M5 III

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica TL versus Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TL (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TL was announced 3 years earlier than the E-M5 III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL grades versus the E-M5 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL & Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery & Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL offers outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL vs the E-M5 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL and E-M5 III is 85 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and E-M5 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.