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Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Released November 2016
  • Later Model is Leica TL2
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica TL versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very similar but the TL (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TL was introduced 4 years after the GX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL grades vs the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GX1

 TL GX1 
AnnouncedNovember 2016February 2012Newer by 58 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Leica TL

 GX1 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GX1

 TL GX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Leica TL versus Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL versus the GX1.

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL and GX1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and GX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The TL offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent TL provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Street photography factors
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography details
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
55
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
70
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (300 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Panasonic GX1
 Leica TLPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica TL Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 318 gr (0.70 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,009 $228