Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 vs Leica TL2

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 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.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 was introduced in April 2013 and Leica TL2 was introduced in July 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Highlights

      • 16.05 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,036k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Leica TL2 Highlights

      • 24.6 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 50,000 Native ISO
      • 225 Focus Points
      • 3.7" 1,300k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Leica TL2.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.7"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/40000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      •   Small Sensor
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.05 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 over Leica TL2.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 vs Leica TL2
      Cheaper $749 (with 14-42mm lens) vs $1950 (body only)
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 50,000
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 30 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz) vs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 340 shots vs 250 shots

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      Advantage of Leica TL2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica TL2 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 vs Leica TL2
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.05 Megapixel vs 24.6 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 6016 x 4014
      More Focus Points 23 vs 225
      Center Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.7"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,036k dot vs 1,300k dot
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 3840 x 2160
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Internal Storage vs 32 GB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Leica TL2
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Leica TL2
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life340 shots250 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,036k dot resolution and Leica TL2 has a 3.7" Fixed screen with 1,300k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. 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.

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.40x (0.70x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Leica TL2 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 features a 16.05 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 160 - 25,600 in boosted mode. 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
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Leica TL2 has Leica TL lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to APS-C sensor in Leica TL2 its crop factor 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Leica TL2) 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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      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Leica TL2 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica TL2 comes with BP-DC13 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Leica TL2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6, and up to 1/40000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica TL2. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Leica TL2 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and 1/250 sec on Leica TL2.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 body has dimensions of 122 x 85 x 71 mm (4.8 x 3.35 x 2.8") and Leica TL2 body has dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 weighs 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz) and Leica TL2 weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      122 mm

      85 mm

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      134 mm

      69 mm

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      85 mm

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      69 mm

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      71 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Leica TL2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Leica TL2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.7"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Leica TL2 and give them scores of 66 and 68 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      68

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.05 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/40000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      38
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      GOOD
      75
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,036k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      GOOD
      84
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.7"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,300k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      79
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

      Leica TL2

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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