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Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Leica TL
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Nikon Z5

 TL2 Z5 
Screen dimension3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Leica TL2

 Z5 TL2 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2017Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Nikon Z5

 TL2 Z5 
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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and Z5 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Nikon Z5
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography details
Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
63
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (675g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (675 grams)
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Leica TL2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Nikon Z5
 Leica TL2Nikon Z5
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