X-E5vs M10
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel And Everyday Photography With Compact Prime Lenses — X-E5 (2025): The X-E5 is the most capable X-E camera Fujifilm has made — adding IBIS and the 40MP sensor from the X-T5 to a genuinely pocketable rangefinder-style body. For photographers who want Fujifilm's image quality and film simulations without the bulk of an X-T or X-H body, it's an easy recommendation.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
X-E5 (2025)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, rangefinder-style body with manual dials
- Travel photographers who want 40MP resolution and IBIS in a compact package
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who want film simulations paired with small prime lenses
- Hybrid shooters who want capable 6.2K video in a body built primarily for stills
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-e5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | — |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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