Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M-Monochrom, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 2 months after the M-Monochrom and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the M-Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers physical dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Leica M-Monochrom has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica M-Monochrom in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the M-Monochrom.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and M-Monochrom is 80 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and M-Monochrom.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica M-Monochrom will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.