X-M5vs Q
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, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
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) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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