Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 g | 850 g |
| AF points | 425 | 779 |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 60 MP |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Max video | 6K | 8K |
Between the X-T5 and SL3, the X-T5 comes out ahead in weight, while the SL3 wins on af points / megapixels. Overall, the X-T5 scores 72 and the SL3 scores 80 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SL3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the X-T5 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 293.00 g less. 557 vs 850.
Pick the SL3 if you care most about af points / megapixels. Its strongest claims are af points, megapixels, sensor size, among others. The single most decisive one: AF points — 83.29% more. 779 vs 425.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SL3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - X-T5 or Leica - SL3?
Leica - SL3 leads the current Mars Score by 8.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, sensor size, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - X-T5 if…
Fujifilm - X-T5 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Leica - SL3 if…
Leica - SL3 has the measurable edge on af points, megapixels, sensor size.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Fujifilm - X-T5 wins
- ▲Weight — 293.00 g less. 557 vs 850.
Why Leica - SL3 wins
- ▲AF points — 83.29% more. 779 vs 425.
- ▲Megapixels — 50.00% more. 60 MP vs 40 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 60 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 51200 | 100000lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 8Klead |
| RAW video | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 779lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 glead | 850 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |