Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2
Portability
70 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
70 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced November 2022
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T4
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released November 2019
- Superseded the Leica SL
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Leica SL2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the SL2 (47MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up vs the SL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T5 & Leica SL2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery & Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica SL2
| Fujifilm X-T5 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2022 |  | November 2019 | Newer by 37 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-T5
| SL2 | Fujifilm X-T5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1840k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica SL2
| Fujifilm X-T5 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 features outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Leica SL2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the SL2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and SL2 is 70 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and SL2.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica SL2 will provide greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography information
Leica SL2 Portrait photography information
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
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Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (580 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2 Travel photography factors
better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (557g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Leica SL2 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
two card slots
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (557 grams)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica SL2 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2022-11-02 | 2019-11-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Maestro III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 40 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
| Total lenses | 82 | 30 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,840k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1800 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/180000 seconds | 1/40000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| 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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 6240x4160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 557 gr (1.23 pounds) | 835 gr (1.84 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 580 pictures | 370 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery model | NP-W235 | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $1,699 | $5,995 |