Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 vs Leica TL2

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      BrandPanasonicLeica
      ModelLumix DMC-L1TL2
      Predecessor ModelLeica TL
      MSRP$1950 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels8 Megapixel24.96 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels7 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 50,000
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Max Image Resolution3136 x 23526016 x 4014
      Other Resolutions2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4806000 x 4000, 4272 x 2856, 3024 x 2016
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super HighSuperfine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, Color Temperature Setting (2500k - 10,000K in 31 steps), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias & Magenta/Green Bias)Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAFS, AFC, MFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points3225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Lens MountFour ThirdsLeica TL
      Crop Factor2x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.7"
      Screen Resolution207k dot1,300k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 78 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 29 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, ManualAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Dimensions146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03")134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 8.65 x 6.4"
      Package Weight4.645 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Battery PackBP-DC13
      Battery Life250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage32 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Leica TL2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy


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