Leica
M11
Rangefinder icon with 60MP and classic M-mount heritage.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Leica
TL2
Unibody aluminum APS-C L-mount body with 24MP sensor and minimalist touch-first design.
$1,950
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
M11 is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
M11
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 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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TL2
134 × 69 × 33 mm
399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
M11 is 5mm wider, 11mm taller, and 6mm thicker than TL2.
M11 is 131 g heavier than TL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm M11 · 33mm TL2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
M11
139 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
TL2
134 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
M11
139 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
TL2
134 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
M11
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: 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
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
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, M11 or TL2?
TL2 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the M11 and TL2?
M11 is 60.3 MP and TL2 is 24.2 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the M11 and TL2 have in-body image stabilization?
M11 does not have IBIS, while TL2 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the M11 or the TL2?
M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic. TL2 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the M11 and TL2?
M11 weighs 530 g and TL2 weighs 399 g, so the TL2 is 131 g lighter.
Do the M11 and TL2 record 4K video?
M11: 4K up to 60p. TL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the M11 and TL2 weather sealed?
M11: No. TL2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 700 shots (CIPA) for the M11 and 640 shots for the TL2, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
M11 launched at $8,995 and TL2 at $1,950. The TL2 is $7,045 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.