X-S20vs Leica SL3vs Lumix S5
Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
- You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
- You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
- You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the leica sl3, lumix s5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £6,499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 875g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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