Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-P5

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-P5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TL2 was brought out 3 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL2 scores vs the E-P5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has got external dimensions 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-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL2 and the E-P5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and E-P5 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and E-P5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.