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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Launched November 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T4
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 5 years after the TL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up against the TL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-T5 TL2 
RevealedNovember 2022July 2017Newer by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1840k1230kCrisper display (+610k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 TL2 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display sizing3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-T5 TL2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T5 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica TL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the TL2.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and TL2 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and TL2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography factors
Leica TL2 Portrait photography factors
86
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
Leica TL2 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors (557g)
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography highlights
Leica TL2 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery power (580 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing megapixels (40MP)
more heavy than competitors (557g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
features touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Leica TL2
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (557g)
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-T5Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Leica TL2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2017-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 82 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557 grams (1.23 lbs) 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,699 $2,195