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Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Olympus PEN-F

 TL2 PEN-F 
AnnouncedJuly 2017January 2016More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1037kCrisper display (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Leica TL2

 PEN-F TL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN-F

 TL2 PEN-F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low battery (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
63
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography features
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Leica TL2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Olympus PEN-F
 Leica TL2Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica TL2 Olympus PEN-F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4014 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 399 gr (0.88 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,195 $1,000