Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL1

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL was launched 6 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL scores vs the E-PL1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL compared to the E-PL1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and E-PL1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica TL will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TL will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.