Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T5 & Leica CL. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica CL
Fujifilm X-T5 | CL | |||
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Introduced | November 2022 | ![]() | November 2017 | More recent by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-T5
CL | Fujifilm X-T5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica CL
Fujifilm X-T5 | CL | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica CL in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica CL Specifications
Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica CL | |
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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 |