X-T5vs Leica Q3vs Z7 II
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Leica Q3 (2023) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £5,999 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 743g | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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