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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Replaced the Leica TL
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and G7 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was brought out 2 years after the G7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL2 scores against the G7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic G7

 TL2 G7 
IntroducedJuly 2017May 2015Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Leica TL2

 G7 TL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic G7

 TL2 G7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 offers external 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 G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL2 versus the G7.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and G7 is 85 and 71 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and G7.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica TL2 will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TL2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography factors
Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography information
Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
62
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography information
Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
63
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Panasonic G7
 Leica TL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica TL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-07-10 2015-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,195 $800