X-T5vs Leica Q2
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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, 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-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
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-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 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 | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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