Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2017
- Superseded the Leica TL
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020
Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Leica TL2 versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the TL2 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL2 was released 4 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL2 scores against the Z5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Nikon Z5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon Z5
TL2 | Z5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica TL2
Z5 | TL2 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | July 2017 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon Z5
TL2 | Z5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Leica TL2 versus Nikon Z5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL2 vs the Z5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and Z5 is 85 and 62 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and Z5.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TL2 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged TL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica TL2 | Nikon Z5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-07-10 | 2020-07-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 4.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 lbs) | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $2,195 | $1,399 |