Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GM5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 17 months after the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GM5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GM5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.