X-Pro1vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The x-pro1 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £350 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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