Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX9
Portability
85 Imaging
67 Features
64 Overall
65
85 Imaging
67 Features
64 Overall
65
Portability
82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
68
82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
68
Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2017
- Succeeded the Leica TL
Panasonic GX9
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2018
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Below, we will be comparing the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TL2 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TL2 was unveiled 7 months prior to the GX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL2 grades vs the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic GX9
| TL2 | GX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Leica TL2
| GX9 | TL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | July 2017 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1240k |  | 1230k | Clearer screen (+10k dot) |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GX9
| TL2 | GX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TL2 against the GX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GX9 is 85 and 82 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and GX9.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica TL2 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Leica TL2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
silent mode (1/40,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Leica TL2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
touch screen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
| Leica TL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica TL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-07-10 | 2018-02-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 4 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lb) | 407 gr (0.90 lb) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $2,195 | $1,000 |