Leica TL vs Olympus E-PL9

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.