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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
78
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(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
Leica SL
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T5 SL 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2015Newer by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-T5

 SL Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T5 SL 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography advice
Leica SL Street photography advice
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than average in class (557g)
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography info
Leica SL Sports photography info
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography info
Leica SL Travel photography info
71
great battery power (580 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count amazing (40MP)
more heavy than average in class (557g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
features focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
low battery life (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Leica SL Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (580 shots)
has double storage slots
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (557g)
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica SL
 Fujifilm X-T5Leica SL
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