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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
70
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Old Model is Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica Q2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the Q2 (47MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was launched 3 years after the Q2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades vs the Q2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X-T5 Q2 
LaunchedNovember 2022March 2019More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Q2 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X-T5 Q2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica Q2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus the Q2.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Q2 is 70 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Q2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica Q2 will give more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Leica Q2
85
focusing manually
high MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography info
Leica Q2 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (557 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Leica Q2
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (580 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
77
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
Leica Q2 Travel photography information
71
good battery power (580 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
high MP (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (557g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors in class (718g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (580 CIPA)
two card slots
79
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging info
Leica Q2 Vlogging info
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (557g)
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (718g)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica Q2
 Fujifilm X-T5Leica Q2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Leica Q2
Also referred to as - Type No. 4889
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2022-11-02 2019-03-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Amount of lenses 82 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000s 1/40000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557 gr (1.23 pounds) 718 gr (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 2491
Other
Battery life 580 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,699 $4,985