Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GM1
TL | GM1 | |||
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Launched | November 2016 | December 2013 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Clearer display (+194k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Leica TL
GM1 | TL |
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Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GM1
TL | GM1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Leica TL and Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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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 |