Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Released July 2017
- Replaced the Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-P2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

The TL2 was unveiled 7 years after the E-P2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL2 grades versus the E-P2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Olympus E-P2
TL2 | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | July 2017 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 88 months |
Display size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Leica TL2
E-P2 | TL2 |
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Common features in the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-P2
TL2 | E-P2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-P2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL2 and the E-P2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and E-P2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and E-P2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica TL2 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TL2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica TL2 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-07-10 | 2010-04-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 4 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 lb) | 355g (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,195 | $799 |