Fujifilm
X-E5
Compact rangefinder-style X-mount body with 40MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR, 7-stop IBIS, and 6.2K video.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jun 2025
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
X-E5 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
X-E5
Wins
D-Lux 8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-E5 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX-E5 has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 17 MP)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AX-E5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher ISO max (native) (25,000 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-E5
125 × 73 × 39 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
X-E5 is 5mm narrower and 23mm thinner than D-Lux 8 but it is also 4mm taller.
X-E5 is 48 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm X-E5 · 62mm D-Lux 8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-E5
125 × 73 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-E5
125 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-E5
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-E5
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
D-Lux 8: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-E5
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.9, 72.9, 39.1
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X-E5 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-E5 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X-E5 supports it
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO max (native)
25,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Weight
397 g vs 445 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-E5
Pros
- ✓40MP compact X body
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Classic rangefinder-style design
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Premium compact body
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-E5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-E5 or D-Lux 8?
X-E5 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for D-Lux 8 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-E5 and D-Lux 8?
X-E5 is 40.2 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the X-E5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-E5 and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
X-E5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-E5 or the D-Lux 8?
X-E5 reaches 20 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-E5 and D-Lux 8?
X-E5 weighs 445 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 48 g lighter.
Do the X-E5 and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
X-E5: 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-E5 and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
X-E5: No. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
X-E5 launched at $1,699 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The D-Lux 8 is $104 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Leica press materials.