X-E5vs Leica SL2
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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-e5 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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