Leica TL vs Panasonic GX850
Portability
85 Imaging
60 Features
58 Overall
59
85 Imaging
60 Features
58 Overall
59
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
70 Overall
60
90 Imaging
54 Features
70 Overall
60
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
Leica TL
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced November 2016
- Successor is Leica TL2
Panasonic GX850
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Here, we are contrasting the Leica TL and Panasonic GX850, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very comparable but the TL (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL grades against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GX850
| TL | GX850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Leica TL
| GX850 | TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GX850
| TL | GX850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2016 |  | January 2017 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica TL features external dimensions 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 Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL versus the GX850.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and GX850.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The TL has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica TL Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Leica TL Street photography details
Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Leica TL Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
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Leica TL Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
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Leica TL Vlogging features
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
| Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-11-08 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 4 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 210 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC13 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $1,009 | $548 |