I wasn't a huge fan of the original Leica TL. Like the TL2, its design turned heads, but it lacked the performance to back it up. Its focus speed lagged behind entry-level models and its initial firmware included some head-scratching interface quirks.

Stunning industrial design; Modern 24MP image sensor; 4K video capture; Mechanical and electronic shutter; 7.1 and 20fps burst shooting; Big touch screen and dual control dials; USB-C charging option; 32GB internal memory and SD slot; Wi-Fi

Omits built-in EVF and flash; Can't manually select shutter mode; Video frame rates locked in; Must buy accessory lugs to use third-party straps; Limited lens selection

The Leica TL2 is a mirrorless camera with an APS-C size 24-megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.7-inch touchscreen LCD, 49-point contrast-detect autofocus system and 32GB of onboard storage.

Leica is a staunchly traditional company that takes great pride in its legacy and heritage. Over the past few years, however, the company has been modernizing its camera lines and none has embodied this modern focus more than the mirrorless T (now TL) line.

The Leica TL2 is a 24MP mirrorless camera with a one-piece aluminium body and very smartphone-like touchscreen control. It has a gorgeous tactile design with one of the best touch interfaces you'll find on any camera.

Beautiful; tactile design; Superb touchscreen interface; Excellent raw image quality; 32GB memory built-in

No built-in electronic viewfinder; Uninspiring JPEG output; No image stabilisation in either the body or lens; Doesn't work so well in low light

The Leica TL2 is a stylish new compact system camera with a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor. Manufactured from a single block of aluminium, the Leica TL2 offers an innovative touchscreen 3.7-inch display, Maestro II series high-performance image processor, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, a flash hot shoe, 4K...

No built-in electronic viewfinder; Uninspiring JPEG output; No image stabilisation in either the body or; Doesn't work so well in low light

The Leica TL2 is the third model in a series of interchangeable-lens cameras based upon a compact 'unibody' machined from a single block of aluminium. We reviewed the original Leica T (Typ 701) back in May 2014, but not its successor, the Leica TL.

In theory, the perfect camera is one that's as easy to use as a smartphone, but takes photos like a DSLR.

The Leica TL2 is certainly not without its charms. It's beautifully made, the large and bright touchscreen is one of the best we've used on a camera, and images from the 24.3MP APS-C sensor are very good (provided you shoot in raw).

Stunning touchscreen; Excellent raw image quality; Premium finish

High price; Poor battery life; No IS for still images; No built-in EVF

Leica's newest mirrorless camera is making a style statement...

Sharp images; Stylish exterior; 4K video

Lacks a viewfinder; Awkward weight distribution; Quirky controls