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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic GF5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 3 months after the GF5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the GF5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GF5

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GF5 
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GF5 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF5

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GF5 
ReleasedJune 2012April 2012Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the GF5.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GF5 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography details
Panasonic GF5 Street photography details
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography information
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
61
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging advice
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
32
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF5
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2012-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 267 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,169 $600