Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
Leica
TL2
Unibody aluminum APS-C L-mount body with 24MP sensor and minimalist touch-first design.
$1,950
Launch priceReleased Jul 2017
SL3 is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
SL3
Wins
TL2
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ASL3 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- ASL3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- ASL3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- ASL3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- ASL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 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)
SL3 is 7mm wider, 39mm taller, and 52mm thicker than TL2.
SL3 is 370 g heavier than TL2.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm SL3 · 33mm TL2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
SL3
141 × 108 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.
SL3
141 × 85 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
TL2
134 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
SL3
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
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 84.6
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — 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 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 769 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SL3
Pros
- ✓60MP
- ✓8K video
- ✓Leica build
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Heavy
- –Large files
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 landscape, SL3 or TL2?
SL3 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for TL2 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the SL3 and TL2?
SL3 is 60.3 MP and TL2 is 24.2 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SL3 and TL2 have in-body image stabilization?
SL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while TL2 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the SL3 or the TL2?
SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic. TL2 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the SL3 and TL2?
SL3 weighs 769 g and TL2 weighs 399 g, so the TL2 is 370 g lighter.
Do the SL3 and TL2 record 4K video?
SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p. TL2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SL3 and TL2 weather sealed?
SL3: Yes. TL2: No.
How much does each cost?
SL3 launched at $6,995 and TL2 at $1,950. The TL2 is $5,045 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.