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Leica T (Typ 701) vs Leica TL

The Leica T (Typ 701) and the Leica TL side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica TL if you want a newer model (2016 against 2014), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Leica T (Typ 701) has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica T (Typ 701)	Leica TL
Maker	Leica	Leica
Mount	L-Mount	L-Mount
Sensor	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor	1.5×	1.5×
Resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2014	2016
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Lenses in this guide	185 for its sensor	185 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica T (Typ 701) 1.5×, Leica TL 1.5×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take L-Mount lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 185 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Leica T (Typ 701): 185 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Leica TL: 185 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor.