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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(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
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and FH5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL2 was brought out 6 years after the FH5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL2 matches up versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic FH5

 TL2 FH5 
IntroducedJuly 2017January 2011Newer by 80 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Leica TL2

 FH5 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic FH5

 TL2 FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL2 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL2 and the FH5.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and FH5 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and FH5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
62
silent mode (1/40,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
63
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Panasonic FH5
 Leica TL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica TL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-07-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4014 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,195 $169