Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7
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67 Features
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90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2017
- Older Model is Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF6
- Later Model is Panasonic GF8

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GF7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The TL2 was launched 2 years later than the GF7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL2 scores versus the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic GF7
TL2 | GF7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Leica TL2
GF7 | TL2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GF7
TL2 | GF7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 provides outer dimensions 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 GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL2 vs the GF7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and GF7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TL2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica TL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-07-10 | 2015-02-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lb) | 266 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 230 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $2,195 | $308 |