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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GM5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 3 years prior to the GM5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GM5 
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GM5 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2012Newer by 26 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GM5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the GM5.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GM5 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GM5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Street photography advice
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
45
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
low fps (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography features
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography features
53
decent MP (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging factors
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
35
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro Venus Engine
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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 pounds) 211g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,169 $966