Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Here is a complete analysis of the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TL2 was announced 6 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL2 grades against the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 has external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL2 against the E-PL1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and E-PL1s.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica TL2 will offer greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TL2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.