Leica M vs. Leica TL2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica M and Leica TL2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M vs. Leica TL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M Leica TL2
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 8 cm 6.9 cm
Width 13.9 cm 13.4 cm
Depth 4.2 cm 3.3 cm
Weight 680 g 355 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 355 g
Camera with battery: 399 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium Aluminium alloy
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver chrome Anodized silver
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant -
SENSOR Leica M Leica TL2
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 24.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels - 24,960,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution - 24,320,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 30 fps
Sensors Dust alert sensor, digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Leica M Leica TL2
Image Processor Leica Maestro -
LENS Leica M Leica TL2
Lens Mounting Type Leica M Leica L
FOCUSING Leica M Leica TL2
Auto Focus - TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View -
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection - Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Leica M Leica TL2
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x -
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion -
Features Automatic parallax compensation -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M Leica TL2
ISO (Max) 6400 50000
Native ISO - 100-50000
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 ISO auto, ISO 100-50000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Special Effects Film Simulation -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K Cloudy, Flash, daylight, halogen, shade
Shutter Type - Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/180 sec
DISPLAY Leica M Leica TL2
Type 3" LCD display 3.7" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 920,000 pixels 854 x 480
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Contrast control -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M Leica TL2
Digital Video Format MJPEG, MOV -
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphone Features Sensitivity control -
MEMORY Leica M Leica TL2
Internal Storage - 32 GB flash
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
DNG (RAW) 6016 x 4014
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2856
JPEG 3024 x 2016
Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 120 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M Leica TL2
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Leica BP-DC13 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) Leica BP-DC13 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 985 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 250 shots
CONNECTIONS Leica M Leica TL2
Interface - HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Tripod Mount Connection Point - 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 3.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Leica M Leica TL2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 20 frames per second, 7 frames per second
Additional Features Sharpness control, saturation control -
OTHERS Leica M Leica TL2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
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