Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a extensive comparison of the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was unveiled 3 years later than the GM1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL2 matches up against the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 features outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL2 compared to the GM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and GM1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica TL2 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TL2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.