Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL1

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-PL1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was released 7 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL2 matches up versus the E-PL1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL2 and the E-PL1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and E-PL1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica TL2 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.