X-M5vs MP 0.72
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
VS
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
View MP 0.72
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 & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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