Fujifilm
X-Pro1
 vs
Pentax
K-5

Updated (September, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-5
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-5

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
600 ms startup delay
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.60x
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Size
 Really small
Standard size 140x82x43 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
1.7"
Weight
 Light-weight
450 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-Pro1
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Size Smaller 140x82x43 mm vs 130x96x72 mm
Help
 Around 50% smaller
Weight Significantly lighter 450 g vs 740 g
Help
 Around 40% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.7" vs 2.9"
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 More than 40% thinner
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the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Advantages of the Pentax K-5
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Viewfinder size Much larger viewfinder 0.60x vs 0.24x
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 More than 6x larger viewfinder
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 740 shots vs 300 shots
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 Around 2.5x more shots per battery charge
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available 90 lenses vs 3 lenses
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 30x more lenses available
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The K-5's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Startup delay Less startup delay 600 ms vs 1300 ms
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 2.2x less delay when turning on
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 51,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
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 The K-5's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentaprism vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 7 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $691.90 vs $1,399.00
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 The best price we've seen is $707 cheaper (2x less)
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Snapsort can't make a recommendation (yet) because it doesn't have enough data yet about the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X-Pro1:APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
K-5:APS-C 23.6x15.7mm
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
X-Pro1:16 MP
K-5:16.1 MP
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
X-Pro1:Tunnel
K-5:Pentaprism
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
X-Pro1:1/4000s
K-5:1/8000s
Weight Heavy Help
X-Pro1:450 g
K-5:740 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D7000 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D7000 vs the K-5
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D7100 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D7100 vs the K-5
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 60D vs the K-5
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D5100 vs the K-5
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,479 body only

$2,699 - $3,000 with 24-105mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the K-5
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,114 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the K-5
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,250 - $3,499 body only

$3,800 - $4,099 with 24-105mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the K-5

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,000 body only

$1,399 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen size Smaller screen
Startup delay Significantly more startup delay
Compare the X-E1 vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Supports 24p No 24p support
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X-Pro1
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Startup delay Less startup delay
Screen size Much smaller screen
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the M9 vs the X-Pro1
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X-Pro1

Pentax K-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-30

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$508 - $690 body only

$559 - $780 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Weight Lighter
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the K-30 vs the K-5
Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-5 II

Entry-level DSLR

$768 - $997 body only

$1,115 - $1,547 with 18-135mm lens
Battery life Longer battery life
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Compare the K-5 II vs the K-5
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,499 body only

$1,699 with 28-135mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens availability More lenses available
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 7D vs the K-5

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 Pentax K-5
Pentax K-5
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