Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro2→Fujifilm X-M5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-Pro2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-M5
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Battery life~430 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2024 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro2 | X-M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £799 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 495g body only | 355g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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