Leica T Typ 701 vs Leica TL2

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica T Typ 701 and the Leica TL2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Leica T Typ 701 was introduced in April 2014 and Leica TL2 was introduced in July 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica T Typ 701 over Leica TL2.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica TL2 over Leica T Typ 701.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Leica T Typ 701 and Leica TL2 have 3.7" Fixed screens with 1,300k dot resolution. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Cameras does not have built-in viewfinders but optional viewfinder can be attached.

Leica T Typ 701 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 370.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,500. Leica TL2 features a 24.6 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 50,000.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Leica T Typ 701 can take pictures up to 4944 x 3278 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4928 x 3264 (max JPEG), 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Leica TL2 can take pictures up to 6016 x 4014 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 4000, 4272 x 2856, 3024 x 2016 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Leica TL lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Leica T Typ 701 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica TL2 nothing can be done. On Leica TL2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica T Typ 701 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Leica T Typ 701 and Leica TL2 come with BP-DC13 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots on Leica T Typ 701 and with battery life of 250 shots on Leica TL2.

External Storage Slots

Leica T Typ 701 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Leica TL2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica T Typ 701, and up to 1/40000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica TL2. Leica T Typ 701 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Leica TL2 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Leica T Typ 701 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Proprietary. Leica TL2 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Leica TL2.

Leica T Typ 701 and Leica TL2 bodies have the same dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3"). Leica T Typ 701 weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) and Leica TL2 weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz).

Leica T Typ 701

Leica TL2

134 mm

69 mm

134 mm

69 mm

69 mm

69 mm

33 mm

33 mm