Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica S2

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Leica S2, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and S2 (Medium format) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 14 months prior to the S2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Leica S2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery and Leica S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S5 Pro enjoys physical measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Leica S2 has specifications of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Leica S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus the S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and S2 is 55 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and S2.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S5 Pro featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica S2 will produce greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.