Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

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).

See the Leica TL2 vs Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.