Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5
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![Leica TL front Leica TL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-TL/Leica-TL-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5/Panasonic-GF5-front.jpg)
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Launched November 2016
- Later Model is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Leica TL versus Panasonic GF5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The TL was unveiled 4 years after the GF5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL grades vs the GF5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GF5
TL | GF5 | |||
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Revealed | November 2016 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 56 months |
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Leica TL
GF5 | TL |
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Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GF5
TL | GF5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica TL versus Panasonic GF5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL versus the GF5.
![Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-TL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and GF5 is 85 and 89 respectively.
![Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-TL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and GF5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica TL will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer TL will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-TL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-TL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-11-08 | 2012-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lbs) | 267 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,009 | $600 |