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Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Leica TL and Panasonic GM1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TL (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL was brought out 2 years after the GM1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL grades vs the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GM1

 TL GM1 
LaunchedNovember 2016December 2013Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1036kClearer display (+194k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Leica TL

 GM1 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GM1

 TL GM1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL offers outer 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) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL and the GM1.

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and GM1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern TL is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (204g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
55
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography information
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
70
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average (204 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging factors
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
35
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Panasonic GM1
 Leica TLPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica TL Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-11-08 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 400 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,009 $750