Leica
M11-P
Discreet professional M11 with 60MP full-frame sensor, 256GB internal memory, sapphire display glass, and Content Credentials.
$9,195
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Leica
TL2
Unibody aluminum APS-C L-mount body with 24MP sensor and minimalist touch-first design.
$1,950
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
M11-P is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
M11-P
Wins
TL2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BTL2 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BTL2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BTL2 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 15 frames)
- BTL2 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AM11-P has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareM11-P
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
TL2
134 × 69 × 33 mm
399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
M11-P is 5mm wider, 11mm taller, and 6mm thicker than TL2.
M11-P is 131 g heavier than TL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11-P · 33mm TL2
Sensor size, to scale
M11-P
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
TL2
23.6 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
371 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
M11-P: mount data unavailable
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
M11-P
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
TL2
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 69, 33
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only TL2 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M11-P
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓256GB internal memory
- ✓Content Credentials
- ✓Sapphire display glass
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
TL2
Pros
- ✓Beautiful unibody design
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓L-mount
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Touch-first controls polarizing
- –No EVF built-in
- –Discontinued line
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica M11-P
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11-P or TL2?
TL2 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11-P — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the M11-P and TL2?
M11-P is 60.3 MP and TL2 is 24.2 MP, so the M11-P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11-P and TL2 have in-body image stabilization?
M11-P does not have IBIS, while TL2 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11-P or the TL2?
M11-P reaches 4.5 fps electronic. TL2 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11-P and TL2?
M11-P weighs 530 g and TL2 weighs 399 g, so the TL2 is 131 g lighter.
Do the M11-P and TL2 record 4K video?
M11-P: 4K up to 60p. TL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11-P and TL2 weather sealed?
M11-P: No. TL2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11-P and 640 shots for the TL2, giving the M11-P the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11-P launched at $9,195 and TL2 at $1,950. The TL2 is $7,245 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.