Leica
CL
Compact APS-C L-mount rangefinder-style body.
$2,795
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
Leica
TL2
Unibody aluminum APS-C L-mount body with 24MP sensor and minimalist touch-first design.
$1,950
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
CL is 4 months newer.
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Wins
CL
Wins
TL2
17 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BTL2 has lower Weight (399 g vs 520 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
TL2
134 × 69 × 33 mm
399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
CL is 4mm wider, 29mm taller, and 55mm thicker than TL2.
CL is 121 g heavier than TL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm CL · 33mm TL2
Sensor size, to scale
CL
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
TL2
23.6 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
371 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
CL
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
TL2
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
CL
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Weather sealing
Only CL supports it
Reasons to choose
TL2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 69, 33
AA filter
Only TL2 supports it
Weight
399 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
CL
Pros
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓Compact
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Older
- –24MP APS-C
- –Limited lens selection
TL2
Pros
- ✓Beautiful unibody design
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓L-mount
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Touch-first controls polarizing
- –No EVF built-in
- –Discontinued line
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, CL or TL2?
CL scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for TL2 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the CL and TL2?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the CL and TL2 have in-body image stabilization?
CL has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while TL2 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the CL or the TL2?
CL reaches 15 fps electronic. TL2 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the CL and TL2?
CL weighs 520 g and TL2 weighs 399 g, so the TL2 is 121 g lighter.
Do the CL and TL2 record 4K video?
CL: 4K up to 60p. TL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the CL and TL2 weather sealed?
CL: Yes. TL2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the CL and 640 shots for the TL2, giving the TL2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
CL launched at $2,795 and TL2 at $1,950. The TL2 is $845 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.