Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GF1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The TL2 was manufactured 7 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL2 scores vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL2 versus the GF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and GF1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica TL2 will provide more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher TL2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.