Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2
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![Leica TL2 front Leica TL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-TL2.jpg)
![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 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
- Succeeded the Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
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The TL2 was announced 6 years later than the E-PL2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL2 matches up vs the E-PL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Olympus E-PL2
TL2 | E-PL2 | |||
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Announced | July 2017 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 79 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Leica TL2
E-PL2 | TL2 |
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Common features in the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL2
TL2 | E-PL2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Contrast the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL2 against the E-PL2.
![Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-TL2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and E-PL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.
![Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-TL2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and E-PL2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will show extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TL2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-TL2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-TL2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica TL2 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-07-10 | 2011-02-11 |
Physical type | 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 | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 4 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lb) | 362 gr (0.80 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 280 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $2,195 | $0 |