Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed November 2022
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Announced October 2015
- Also referred to as Typ 601
- New Model is Leica SL2

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Leica SL, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T5 was launched 7 years after the SL which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades versus the SL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica SL. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery and Leica SL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica SL
Fujifilm X-T5 | SL | |||
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Announced | November 2022 | ![]() | October 2015 | Newer by 86 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-T5
SL | Fujifilm X-T5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica SL
Fujifilm X-T5 | SL | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has proportions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Leica SL in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the SL.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and SL is 70 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and SL.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Specifications
Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica SL | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica SL |
Also called | - | Typ 601 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-11-02 | 2015-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Maestro II |
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 | 40 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 82 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,840 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 4,400 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/180000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 6240x4160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 557g (1.23 lbs) | 847g (1.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 88 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1821 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 580 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Price at release | $1,699 | $7,450 |