Leica TL2 vs Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T3 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The TL2 is the better pick for travel; the X-T3 is better for landscapes, sports, vlogging, a film look.
Choose the TL2 for
- faster bursts (20fps vs 11fps)
- a lighter body (399g vs 539g)
- more lenses in our database (64 vs 36)
Choose the X-T3 for
- more resolution (26MP vs 24MP)
- a lower price (from £499)
- stronger video (4K 60p)
- weather sealing
- a newer design (2018)
Specs side by side
| Spec | TL2 | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24MP | APS-C, 26MP |
| Mount | L-Mount (Lumix S, Leica SL) | Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Burst | 20 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 50,000 | 12,800 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 60p |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Weight | 399 g | 539 g |
| Battery | Leica BP-DC12 | Fujifilm NP-W126S |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £734 | £499–669 |
| Native lenses in our database | 64 (39 third-party) | 36 (23 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | TL2 |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | X-T3 |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | X-T3 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | X-T3 |
| Vintage / film look | X-T3 |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The TL2 uses L-Mount (64 lenses in our database, 39 third-party) and the X-T3 uses Fujifilm X (36 lenses, 23 third-party). Batteries: Leica BP-DC12 (about £98) vs Fujifilm NP-W126S (about £46).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leica TL2 better than the Fujifilm X-T3?
It depends on your priorities. The TL2 offers faster bursts (20fps vs 11fps), a lighter body (399g vs 539g), more lenses in our database (64 vs 36); the X-T3 offers more resolution (26MP vs 24MP), a lower price (from £499), stronger video (4K 60p).
Which is better for video, the TL2 or the X-T3?
The X-T3 is stronger for video: TL2 records 4K 30p, X-T3 records 4K 60p.
Which is cheaper, the TL2 or the X-T3?
The TL2 costs No longer sold new new and from £734 used at MPB; the X-T3 costs No longer sold new new and from £499 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Leica TL2 lenses on the X-T3?
Not directly. The TL2 uses L-Mount and the X-T3 uses Fujifilm X; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.