Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was manufactured 5 years after the E-M5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL2 grades vs the E-M5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL2 against the E-M5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and E-M5 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and E-M5.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica TL2 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TL2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.