X-Pro1vs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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