Leica
SL3-S
Fast 24.6MP L-mount hybrid with 6K open-gate video, 30fps burst, and 5-axis stabilization.
$5,295
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
Leica
TL2
Unibody aluminum APS-C L-mount body with 24MP sensor and minimalist touch-first design.
$1,950
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
SL3-S is 7.5 years newer.
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Wins
SL3-S
Wins
TL2
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ASL3-S has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- ASL3-S has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 25,600)
- ASL3-S has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- ASL3-S has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- ASL3-S has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareSL3-S
141 × 108 × 83 mm
768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
TL2
134 × 69 × 33 mm
399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
SL3-S is 7mm wider, 39mm taller, and 50mm thicker than TL2.
SL3-S is 369 g heavier than TL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm SL3-S · 33mm TL2
Sensor size, to scale
SL3-S
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
SL3-S
✓ 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
SL3-S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 82.7
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only SL3-S supports it
Weather sealing
Only SL3-S supports it
Reasons to choose
TL2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 69, 33
AA filter
Only TL2 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only TL2 supports it
Weight
399 g vs 768 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SL3-S
Pros
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓30fps electronic burst
- ✓24.6MP full-frame
- ✓CFexpress plus SD
Cons
- –Lower resolution than SL3
- –Large body
- –Premium price
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 SL3-S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, SL3-S or TL2?
SL3-S scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for TL2 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the SL3-S and TL2?
SL3-S is 24.6 MP and TL2 is 24.2 MP, so the SL3-S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SL3-S and TL2 have in-body image stabilization?
SL3-S has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while TL2 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the SL3-S or the TL2?
SL3-S reaches 30 fps electronic. TL2 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the SL3-S and TL2?
SL3-S weighs 768 g and TL2 weighs 399 g, so the TL2 is 369 g lighter.
Do the SL3-S and TL2 record 4K video?
SL3-S: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. TL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SL3-S and TL2 weather sealed?
SL3-S: Yes. TL2: No.
How much does each cost?
SL3-S launched at $5,295 and TL2 at $1,950. The TL2 is $3,345 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.