Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs OM System OM-5

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 11 years before the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the OM System OM-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and OM System OM-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the OM System OM-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and OM System OM-5 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and OM System OM-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the OM System OM-5 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.