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Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 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
  • Announced November 2016
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
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Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is very well matched but the TL (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL was launched 15 months earlier than the E-PL9 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL matches up against the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Olympus E-PL9

 TL E-PL9 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Leica TL

 E-PL9 TL 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018November 2016More modern by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica TL and Olympus E-PL9

 TL E-PL9 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL provides outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL versus Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL against the E-PL9.

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and E-PL9 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and E-PL9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The TL offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged TL is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
55
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
70
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging advice
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Olympus E-PL9
 Leica TLOlympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica TL Olympus PEN E-PL9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-11-08 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,009 $599