Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Z5
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
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 fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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