Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PL9

The following is a in-depth overview of the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-PL9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL2 was released 7 months prior to the E-PL9 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL2 scores vs the E-PL9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 comes with physical 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-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Leica TL2 versus Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL2 compared to the E-PL9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and E-PL9 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and E-PL9.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.