Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Below, we are analyzing the Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very similar but the TL2 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The TL2 was unveiled 18 months later than the PEN-F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL2 scores against the PEN-F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL2 & Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 has external 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 PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL2 compared to the PEN-F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and PEN-F is 85 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and PEN-F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger TL2 provides an edge in sensor technology.