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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-PL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL2 was launched 4 years after the E-PL5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL2 grades against the E-PL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Olympus E-PL5

 TL2 E-PL5 
AnnouncedJuly 2017September 2012Newer by 59 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Leica TL2

 E-PL5 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL5

 TL2 E-PL5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TL2 and the E-PL5.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and E-PL5.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica TL2 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL5
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Olympus E-PL5
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography advice
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL5
63
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PL5
 Leica TL2Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica TL2 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6016 x 4014 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 325g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 889
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,195 $400