Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL2

Below is a comprehensive review of the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The TL was introduced 5 years later than the E-PL2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL scores vs the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica TL enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL compared to the E-PL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL and E-PL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and E-PL2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica TL will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern TL provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.