X-M5vs Leica SL2
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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,200 |
| 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 | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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