X-Pro1vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark 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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The om system om-1 mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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