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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 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
  • Announced July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GM5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TL2 was revealed 2 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL2 scores vs the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic GM5

 TL2 GM5 
LaunchedJuly 2017September 2014More recent by 35 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Leica TL2

 GM5 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GM5

 TL2 GM5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica TL2 has got external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL2 against the GM5.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GM5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and GM5.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Leica TL2 will give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TL2 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography features
Panasonic GM5 Street photography features
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (211g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
63
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (211g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Panasonic GM5
 Leica TL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica TL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-07-10 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 211g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 250 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $2,195 $966