Compare Fujifilm X-E5 vs Leica M EV1
In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica M EV1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 1699 USD and $8,995 USD / €7,950.
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-E5 |
Leica M EV1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August, 2025 | October 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 124.9× 72.9× 39.1 mm | 139 x 80 x 38 mm |
| Weight | 445g (with battery/card) | Approx. 484g (with battery); the lightest digital M to date. |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X Mount | Leica M Bayonet (with 6-bit encoding sensor) |
| Weather sealing | No (The top plate is a single piece of machined aluminum, but the body lacks official WR gaskets). | Partially sealed (dust/moisture resistant magnesium & aluminum construction) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR (Back-illuminated) | BSI CMOS (Triple Resolution Technology) |
| Size | APS-C (23.5× 15.7 mm) | Full-frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2 Megapixels | 60.3 MP (Selectable at 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP) |
| ISO range | ISO 125 – 12800 (Extended: 64 – 51200) | 64 - 50,000 |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS (Up to 7.0 stops of compensation) | None (Traditional M approach; relies on lens/shutter speed) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen (1.04 million dots); 180° upward tilt for selfies | 2.95-inch TFT LCD (2.33 million dots) with Gorilla Glass and touch control |
| Viewfinder | 0.39-inch OLED EVF (2.36 million dots), 0.62x magnification | Integrated 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.76x magnification; 60fps refresh rate |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 points | - |
| AF System | Intelligent Hybrid AF (Contrast + Phase Detection) | - |
| Eye AF | Yes, featuring Deep Learning AI subject detection (Birds, Insects, Cars, Planes, etc.). | - |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); 20 fps (Electronic, with 1.29x crop) | 4.5 fps (High speed) / 3 fps (Low speed) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit RAF), TIFF | DNG (RAW, 14-bit), JPEG (8-bit) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6.2K at 30p (1.23x crop); 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p | - |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording | - |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic input / Headphone via USB-C adapter | - |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | - |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | Single Slot + Internal Memory |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) + 64GB Internal Storage |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Ver 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Supports Leica FOTOS app) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 / 10Gbps) / Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Charging & Data) / No HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W126S | BP-SCL7 |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 310 shots (Standard) / 400 shots (Economy) | Approx. 240 shots (standard use of EVF/LCD) |
| USB charging | Yes, supports USB-PD | Supported via USB-C |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, NP-W126S Battery, USB-C to Headphone adapter, Shoulder strap, Body cap. | Leica M EV1 Body, BP-SCL7 Battery, Leather Strap, USB-C Cable, Body Cap. |
| Price | 1699 USD | $8,995 USD / €7,950 |
| Full Details | X-E5 - Full Specifications | M EV1 - Full Specifications |