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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was released 7 months later than the GX850 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL2 scores against the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Panasonic GX850

 TL2 GX850 
IntroducedJuly 2017January 2017More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Leica TL2

 GX850 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Panasonic GX850

 TL2 GX850 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 features physical 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL2 and the GX850.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and GX850.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica TL2 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TL2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
66
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Street photography highlights
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography details
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
63
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Panasonic GX850
 Leica TL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica TL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2017-01-04
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4014 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,195 $548