Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P2

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.