Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III 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
- Released July 2017
- Replaced the Leica TL
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The full galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Olympus E-M5 III
TL2 | E-M5 III | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Leica TL2
E-M5 III | TL2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | July 2017 | Newer by 27 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5 III
TL2 | E-M5 III | |||
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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).
Examine the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-M5 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Leica TL2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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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 |