Leica TL2 vs Panasonic FP8

Let's look closer at the Leica TL2 and Panasonic FP8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and FP8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was brought out 8 years after the FP8 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL2 scores versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL2 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL2 against the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and FP8 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and FP8.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica TL2 will offer extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger TL2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.