Leica TL2 vs OM System OM-5

Here, we are reviewing the Leica TL2 vs OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TL2 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The TL2 was introduced 6 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL2 scores versus the OM System OM-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 & OM System OM-5. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Leica TL2 vs OM System OM-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TL2 versus the OM System OM-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and OM System OM-5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and OM System OM-5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TL2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.