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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Released July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Photography Glossary

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL2 was unveiled 6 years after the GF2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL2 grades vs the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic GF2

 TL2 GF2 
RevealedJuly 2017February 2011Newer by 78 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Leica TL2

 GF2 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GF2

 TL2 GF2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL2 and the GF2.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GF2 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and GF2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica TL2 will produce greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TL2 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
62
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
63
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (300 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
32
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Panasonic GF2
 Leica TL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica TL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,195 $330