Leica TL2 vs Olympus E-PM2

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PM2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was unveiled 4 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL2 scores against the E-PM2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Leica TL2 and Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TL2 versus the E-PM2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and E-PM2 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and E-PM2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica TL2 will offer greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.