EOS M5vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The eos m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | None |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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