X-M5vs X-Pro2
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
X-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | X-Pro2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 495g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | X-Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — |
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