Leica TL2 vs Pentax E85

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica TL2 versus Pentax E85, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and E85 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL2 was brought out 7 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL2 matches up versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL2 compared to the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and E85 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and E85.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica TL2 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TL2 will have an edge in sensor tech.