X-Pro1vs Z5
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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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