X-M5vs Leica Q2
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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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 Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| 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, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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