Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Leica TL
(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

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.

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.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic GM5
TL2 | GM5 | |||
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Launched | July 2017 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 35 months |
Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Leica TL2
GM5 | TL2 |
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Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GM5
TL2 | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica TL2 versus Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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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 |