X-Pro1vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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