Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
Fujifilm
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
85 out of 100 high confidence 68 reviews
The Fujifilm X-M5 is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and fun camera that delivers excellent image quality and a great shooting experience, especially for beginners and travelers. Users love the film simulations, portability, and value for money, though many note the lack of IBIS and an EVF as drawbacks. A few reviewers experienced delivery issues or found the front command dial too easy to accidentally turn, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Fun film simulations
- Great value for money
- User-friendly for beginners
Cons
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- No electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- Accidental front command dial turns
- Battery life could be better
- Fully articulating screen distracting
Image quality 25
Portability 20
Film simulations 15
Value for money 12
Ease of use 10
Lack of ibis 8
Scores
Youtube
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Beginner
Product Photography
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 26.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 160 |
| Processor | Maestro III | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4 | AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Fujifilm X-M5 X-M5 Silver 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.