Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S
Portability
70 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
70 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
Leica SL2-S
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - 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
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Launched December 2020
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Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades versus the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm X-T5 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2022 |  | December 2020 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T5
| SL2-S | Fujifilm X-T5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1840k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm X-T5 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 has physical 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) and the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the SL2-S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and SL2-S is 70 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and SL2-S.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will give extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography info
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors (557 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (510 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
great battery power (580 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count great (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (557g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
good battery life (510 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (580 shots)
has dual storage slots
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (510 per charge)
two card slots
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging information
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (557g)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica SL2-S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T5 | Leica SL2-S |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-11-02 | 2020-12-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 40MP | 24MP |
| 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 82 | 36 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.00" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 1,840 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 5,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1800 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/180000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 6240x4160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 557g (1.23 lbs) | 931g (2.05 lbs) |
| 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 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 images | 510 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W235 | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| 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) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $1,699 | $4,895 |