X-M5vs M10
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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 — 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-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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| 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 (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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