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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III 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
  • Released July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the TL2 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was revealed 3 years prior to the E-M5 III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL2 matches up versus the E-M5 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 TL2 E-M5 III 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Leica TL2

 E-M5 III TL2 
IntroducedOctober 2019July 2017Newer by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5 III

 TL2 E-M5 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TL2 versus the E-M5 III.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and E-M5 III is 85 and 80 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and E-M5 III.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography details
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
83
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
63
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no Timelapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Leica TL2Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model type Leica TL2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2019-10-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4014 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,195 $1,199