X-T5vs M10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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