X-Pro1vs GH7
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Video & Documentary — GH7 (2024): The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
GH7 (2024)
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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