X-M5vs Leica M10-R
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
VS
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 660g |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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