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Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Renewed by Leica TL2
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
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Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is very well matched but the TL (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL was revealed 2 months later than the E-PL8 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL scores versus the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Olympus E-PL8

 TL E-PL8 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Leica TL

 E-PL8 TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica TL and Olympus E-PL8

 TL E-PL8 
AnnouncedNovember 2016September 2016Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica TL has got external measurements 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-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL versus the E-PL8.

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and E-PL8 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and E-PL8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The TL includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography features
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography features
55
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography factors
70
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Olympus E-PL8
 Leica TLOlympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica TL Olympus PEN E-PL8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-11-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 357 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,009 $500