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Fujifilm X-E5 vs Leica SL3-S

The Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in June 2025 and January 2025. Both the X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are based on an APS-C (X-E5) and a full frame (Leica SL3-S) sensor. The Fujifilm has a resolution of 39.8 megapixels, whereas the Leica provides 24 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Fujifilm X-E5
versus
Leica SL3-S
Fujifilm X-E5   Leica SL3-S
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Fujifilm X mount lenses Leica L mount lenses
39.8 MP – APS-C sensor 24 MP – Full Frame sensor
6.2k/30p Video 6K/30p Video
ISO 125-12,800 (64 - 51,200) ISO 100-50,000 (50 - 100,000)
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.2" LCD – 2333k dots
Tilting touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
8 shutter flaps per second 30 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
305 shots per battery charge315 shots per battery charge
125 x 73 x 39 mm, 445 g 141 x 108 x 85 mm, 852 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X-E5 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the Leica SL3-S is only available in black.

Size Fujifilm X-E5 vs Leica SL3-S
Compare X-E5 versus Leica SL3-S top
Comparison X-E5 or Leica SL3-S rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Leica SL3-S is considerably larger (67 percent) than the Fujifilm X-E5. Moreover, the Leica SL3-S is substantially heavier (91 percent) than the X-E5. It is noteworthy in this context that the Leica SL3-S is splash and dust-proof, while the X-E5 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the X-E5 gets 305 shots out of its Fujifilm NP-W126S battery, while the Leica SL3-S can take 315 images on a single charge of its Leica BP-SCL6 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
  empty Camera
Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Fujifilm X-E5 125 mm 73 mm 39 mm 445 g 305 n Jun 2025 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
2.
 
Leica SL3-S 141 mm 108 mm 85 mm 852 g 315 Y Jan 2025 US$ 5 299 amazon.com
3.
 
Fujifilm X-E4 121 mm 73 mm 33 mm 364 g 380 n Jan 2021 US$ 849ebay.com
4.
 
Fujifilm X-H2 136 mm 93 mm 85 mm 660 g 680 Y Sep 2022 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
5.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 140 mm 82 mm 43 mm 450 g 300 n Jan 2012 US$ 1 699ebay.com
6.
 
Fujifilm X-S10 126 mm 85 mm 65 mm 465 g 325 n Oct 2020 US$ 999 amazon.com
7.
 
Fujifilm X-S20 128 mm 85 mm 65 mm 491 g 750 n May 2023 US$ 1 299 amazon.com
8.
 
Fujifilm X-T5 130 mm 91 mm 64 mm 557 g 580 Y Nov 2022 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
9.
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II 118 mm 83 mm 47 mm 383 g 380 n Sep 2021 US$ 899ebay.com
10.
 
Fujifilm X-T50 124 mm 84 mm 49 mm 438 g 305 n May 2024 US$ 1 399 amazon.com
11.
 
Fujifilm X100VI 128 mm 75 mm 55 mm 521 g 450 Y Feb 2024 US$ 1 599 amazon.com
12.
 
Leica SL2 146 mm 107 mm 42 mm 953 g 370 Y Nov 2019 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
13.
 
Leica SL2-S 146 mm 107 mm 83 mm 931 g 510 Y Dec 2020 US$ 4 899 amazon.com
14.
 
Leica SL3 141 mm 108 mm 85 mm 854 g 320 Y Mar 2024 US$ 6 999 amazon.com
15.
 
Panasonic S1 II 134 mm 102 mm 92 mm 800 g 350 Y May 2025 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
16.
 
Panasonic S5 133 mm 98 mm 82 mm 714 g 440 Y Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
17.
 
Panasonic S9 126 mm 74 mm 47 mm 486 g 470 n May 2024 US$ 1 499 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The X-E5 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 68 percent) than the Leica SL3-S, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Fujifilm X-E5 features an APS-C sensor and the Leica SL3-S a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the Leica SL3-S is 135 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Fujifilm X-E5 and Leica SL3-S sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Fujifilm X-E5 offers a higher resolution of 39.8 megapixels, compared with 24 MP of the Leica SL3-S. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.04μm versus 6.00μm for the Leica SL3-S). However, it should be noted that the X-E5 is a somewhat more recent model (by 4 months) than the Leica SL3-S, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that partly offset its pixel-size disadvantage. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Fujifilm X-E5 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the X-E5 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 38.6 x 25.8 inches or 98.1 x 65.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 30.9 x 20.6 inches or 78.5 x 52.3 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 25.8 x 17.2 inches or 65.4 x 43.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Leica SL3-S are 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm for good quality, 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm for very good quality, and 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

Unlike the X-E5, the Leica SL3-S has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (96MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Fujifilm X-E5 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 125 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 64-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Leica SL3-S are ISO 100 to ISO 50000, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-100000.

In terms of underlying technology, the X-E5 is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the Leica SL3-S uses a CMOS imager. The X-E5 uses Fujifilm's X-Trans layout of photosites, while the Leica SL3-S employs the more common Bayer array.

X-E5 versus Leica SL3-S MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Fujifilm X-E5 APS-C 39.8 7728 51526.2k/30p24.314.2252386
2.
 
Leica SL3-S Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.414.8338397
3.
 
Fujifilm X-E4 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.213.7208585
4.
 
Fujifilm X-H2 APS-C 39.8 7728 51528k/30p24.313.9224986
5.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/24p23.112.3123874
6.
 
Fujifilm X-S10 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.213.7205785
7.
 
Fujifilm X-S20 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/60p24.314.0231586
8.
 
Fujifilm X-T5 APS-C 39.8 7728 51526.2k/30p24.313.9226486
9.
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.213.8214485
10.
 
Fujifilm X-T50 APS-C 39.8 7728 51526.2k/30p24.314.1241886
11.
 
Fujifilm X100VI APS-C 39.8 7728 51526.2K/30p24.314.1239786
12.
 
Leica SL2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/60p25.314.3286695
13.
 
Leica SL2-S Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.214.1350495
14.
 
Leica SL3 Full Frame 60.3 9520 63368K/30p25.414.8329597
15.
 
Panasonic S1 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.414.8340697
16.
 
Panasonic S5 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.114.5269794
17.
 
Panasonic S9 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.414.8329796
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the Leica SL3-S provides a better video resolution than the X-E5. It can shoot movie footage at 6K/30p, while the Fujifilm is limited to 6.2k/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the Leica SL3-S offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the X-E5 (5760k vs 2360k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Fujifilm X-E5 and Leica SL3-S along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Fujifilm X-E52360 n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 8.0/s n Y
2.
 
Leica SL3-S5760 Y3.2 / 2333 tilting Y 1/8000s 30.0/s n Y
3.
 
Fujifilm X-E42360 n3.0 / 1620 tilting Y 1/4000s 8.0/s n n
4.
 
Fujifilm X-H25760 Y3.0 / 1620 swivel Y 1/8000s 15.0/s n Y
5.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro11440 n3.0 / 1230 fixed n 1/4000s 6.0/s n n
6.
 
Fujifilm X-S102360 n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 8.0/s Y Y
7.
 
Fujifilm X-S202360 n3.0 / 1840 swivel Y 1/4000s 8.0/s Y Y
8.
 
Fujifilm X-T53690 n3.0 / 1840 tilting Y 1/8000s 15.0/s n Y
9.
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II2360 n3.0 / 1620 tilting Y 1/4000s 8.0/s Y n
10.
 
Fujifilm X-T502360 n3.0 / 1840 tilting Y 1/4000s 8.0/s Y Y
11.
 
Fujifilm X100VI3690 n3.0 / 1620 tilting Y 1/4000s 11.0/s n Y
12.
 
Leica SL25760 Y3.2 / 2100 fixed Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
13.
 
Leica SL2-S5760 Y3.2 / 2100 fixed Y 1/8000s 20.0/s n Y
14.
 
Leica SL35760 Y3.2 / 2333 tilting Y 1/8000s 5.0/s n Y
15.
 
Panasonic S1 II5760 n3.2 / 1840 full-flex Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
16.
 
Panasonic S52360 n3.0 / 1840 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s n Y
17.
 
Panasonic S9none n3.0 / 1840 swivel Y 1/8000s 30.0/s n Y
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One feature that is present on the Leica SL3-S, but is missing on the X-E5 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The X-E5 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the Leica SL3-S uses CFexpress (type B) or SDXC cards. The Leica SL3-S features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the X-E5 only has one slot. The Leica SL3-S supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the X-E5 can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm X-E5 and Leica SL3-S and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Fujifilm X-E5Ystereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
2.
 
Leica SL3-SYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
3.
 
Fujifilm X-E4Ystereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
4.
 
Fujifilm X-H2Ystereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
5.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1Ystereo / mono--mini2.0---
6.
 
Fujifilm X-S10Ystereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
7.
 
Fujifilm X-S20Ystereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
8.
 
Fujifilm X-T5Ystereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
9.
 
Fujifilm X-T30 IIYstereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
10.
 
Fujifilm X-T50Ystereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
11.
 
Fujifilm X100VIYstereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y
12.
 
Leica SL2Ystereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y
13.
 
Leica SL2-SYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
14.
 
Leica SL3Ystereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y
15.
 
Panasonic S1 IIYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
16.
 
Panasonic S5Ystereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
17.
 
Panasonic S9Ystereo / monoY-micro3.2Y-Y

It is notable that the Leica SL3-S has a headphone jack, which makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process. The X-E5 lacks such a headphone port.

Both the X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The Leica SL3-S replaced the earlier Leica SL2-S, while the X-E5 followed on from the Fujifilm X-E4. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Fujifilm and Leica websites.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Advantages of the Fujifilm X-E5:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (39.8 vs 24MP) with a 29% higher linear resolution.
  • More compact: Is smaller (125x73mm vs 141x108mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 407g or 48 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (68 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 4 months after the Leica SL3-S).

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Arguments in favor of the Leica SL3-S:

  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (6K/30p vs 6.2k/30p).
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (5760k vs 2360k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.62x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2333k vs 1040k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (30 vs 8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • More solid recording: Has a full-sized HDMI port for a sturdy connection to an external recorder.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in January 2025).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the Leica SL3-S is the clear winner of the contest (20 : 5 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

X-E5 05:20 Leica SL3-S

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Fujifilm X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the X-E5 and the Leica SL3-S in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
 score 
 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Fujifilm X-E5............ Jun 2025 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
2.
 
Leica SL3-S............ Jan 2025 US$ 5 299 amazon.com
3.
 
Fujifilm X-E44/5..4/5..4.5/54/5 Jan 2021 US$ 849ebay.com
4.
 
Fujifilm X-H25/5+ +5/589/1005/55/5 Sep 2022 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
5.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro15/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 1 699ebay.com
6.
 
Fujifilm X-S105/5..4.5/586/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2020 US$ 999 amazon.com
7.
 
Fujifilm X-S205/5+ +5/586/100..4.5/5 May 2023 US$ 1 299 amazon.com
8.
 
Fujifilm X-T55/5+ +4.5/590/1004.5/5.. Nov 2022 US$ 1 699 amazon.com
9.
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II5/5..4/5..4.5/54.5/5 Sep 2021 US$ 899ebay.com
10.
 
Fujifilm X-T50......85/100.... May 2024 US$ 1 399 amazon.com
11.
 
Fujifilm X100VI5/5+ +4.5/587/100..4.5/5 Feb 2024 US$ 1 599 amazon.com
12.
 
Leica SL24/5..4.5/5..4.5/54/5 Nov 2019 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
13.
 
Leica SL2-S4/5..4/5..4.5/54.5/5 Dec 2020 US$ 4 899 amazon.com
14.
 
Leica SL3....4.5/5....4.5/5 Mar 2024 US$ 6 999 amazon.com
15.
 
Panasonic S1 II............ May 2025 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
16.
 
Panasonic S54.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
17.
 
Panasonic S9............ May 2024 US$ 1 499 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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    Specifications: Fujifilm X-E5 vs Leica SL3-S

    Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

    Camera Specifications
    Camera Model Fujifilm X-E5 Leica SL3-S
    Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
    Camera Lens Fujifilm X mount lenses Leica L mount lenses
    Launch Date June 2025 January 2025
    Launch Price USD 1,699 USD 5,299
    Sensor Specs Fujifilm X-E5 Leica SL3-S
    Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
    Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
    Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm 36.0 x 24.0 mm
    Sensor Area 366.6 mm2 864 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 28.2 mm 43.3 mm
    Crop Factor 1.5x 1.0x
    Sensor Resolution 39.8 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 3.04 μm 6.00 μm
    Pixel Density 10.86 MP/cm2 2.78 MP/cm2
    Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
    Movie Capability 6.2k/30p Video 6K/30p Video
    ISO Setting 125 - 12,800 ISO 100 - 50,000 ISO
    ISO Boost 64 - 51,200 ISO 50 - 100,000 ISO
    Image Processor X-Processor 5 Maestro IV
    Screen Specs Fujifilm X-E5 Leica SL3-S
    Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.76x
    Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 5760k dots
    Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
    LCD Framing Live View Live View
    Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
    LCD Resolution 1040k dots 2333k dots
    LCD Attachment Tilting screen Tilting screen
    Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
    Shooting Specs Fujifilm X-E5 Leica SL3-S
    Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect On-Sensor Phase-detect
    Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
    Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/8000s
    Continuous Shooting 8 shutter flaps/s 30 shutter flaps/s
    Electronic Shutterup to 1/180000sup to 1/16000s
    Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
    Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
    Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
    Storage Medium SDXC cards CFexB or SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
    UHS card support UHS-I UHS-II
    Connectivity Specs Fujifilm X-E5 Leica SL3-S
    External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 3.2 USB 3.2
    HDMI Port micro HDMI full HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
    Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
    Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in Bluetooth built-in
    Body Specs Fujifilm X-E5 Leica SL3-S
    Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
    Battery Type Fujifilm NP-W126S Leica BP-SCL6
    Battery Life (CIPA)305 shots per charge315 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 125 x 73 x 39 mm
    (4.9 x 2.9 x 1.5 in)
    141 x 108 x 85 mm
    (5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3 in)
    Camera Weight 445 g (15.7 oz) 852 g (30.1 oz)
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