Leica TL2 has a
24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm has a
12.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features GR Engine III processor.
Leica TL2's sensor provides 12MP more than Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm Cameras
Leica TL2 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm has 97% larger pixel area (30.35µm 2 vs 15.34µm 2 ) compared to Leica TL2, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Leica TL2
or the
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm ,
including hyperfocal distance.
