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X-T5 vs SL2
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the X-T5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Leica
SL2 2019
Best for Commercial, landscape, video
£4200
list price · used from £699 at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T5 — Portraits & Landscape: Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
SL2 — Commercial, Landscape, Video: Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
SL2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T5Fujifilm · 2022 | SL2Leica · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,549Best | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 47.3MPBest |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g (body only)Best | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T5
SL2
Portrait
8.1/10
6.5/10
Street
6.7/10
4.6/10
Travel
6.6/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
6.6/10
Documentary
7.5/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
5.4/10
Landscape
7.1/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
5.8/10
Casual
5.7/10
3.8/10
Food
7.2/10
5.8/10
Macro
7.1/10
5.3/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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