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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 10 years prior to the TL which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades versus the TL in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm S5 Pro TL 

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 TL Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedNovember 2016July 2007Newer by 113 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Leica TL

 Fujifilm S5 Pro TL 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Leica TL has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus the TL.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and TL is 55 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and TL.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica TL to offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography features
Leica TL Street photography features
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sports photography with Leica TL
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography features
Leica TL Travel photography features
47
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography information
Leica TL Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging features
Leica TL Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Leica TL
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProLeica TL
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Leica TL
Type Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-07-05 2016-11-08
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12500
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Leica L
Amount of lenses 309 4
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 384g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $548 $1,009