X-Pro1vs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The om-5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £899 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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