EOS M5vs Leica Q2
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, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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