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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Z5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Z5 
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Z5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2016More recent by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Z5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 comes with outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the Z5.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Z5 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Z5.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography info
Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
63
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery life (470 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (470 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Nikon Z5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Nikon Z5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2020-07-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,700 $1,399