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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and CL (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 5 years later than the CL and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the CL for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-T5 CL 
IntroducedNovember 2022November 2017More recent by 61 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-T5

 CL Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-T5 CL 
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Leica CL has sizing of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the CL.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and CL is 70 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and CL.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T5 to give more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Leica CL
86
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
Leica CL Street photography factors
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
more heavy than competition (557g)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Leica CL
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (580 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (557g)
display is not selfie friendly
66
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
low battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Leica CL
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging advice
Leica CL Vlogging advice
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (557 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-T5Leica CL
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Leica CL
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2017-11-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 6014 x 4014
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 82 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/25000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 grams (1.23 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $1,699 $3,799