X-M5vs Leica M11
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
VS
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
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 M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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