[tuco]

A question for those that have shot with the XPro1 and the K5.

I don't have a K5 so someone else will have to hone in. However, you can always go to the X100/X10 thread here on PF and check out some examples if you haven't already.

[pinholecam]

A question for those that have shot with the XPro1 and the K5. How does the image quality compare? I know it is difficult as you have two different lenses and processors. I guess that I remember the bold claims that the Trans processor would truly rival FF sensors. I honestly stopped following the discussions when I realized that financially the XPro1 was not happening for me. I gathered that the images were good but not as they were touted initially. Is that fair to say? I ask because the XE-1 is more in my price range. While I am at it, how about the quality of the lenses both in feel/construction and IQ? I don't know about the focus by wire type lenses. Perhaps it is not a big deal at all. I still love my limiteds though.

I've looked at the DPR samples quite a few times, but did not find the Xpro1 samples to be "godly great!" as what it was touted to be, despite the non-bayer layout and no AA filter.
Yes, it captures a bit more detail but really marginal, and thats at 100% crop, very far from my expectations since they drummed up its capability so much before launch.
At high ISO, it does seem to have less noise over any other APS-C sensor, but the K5 is no slouch and they all seem usable at 3200, 6400, imo.

So given its price, poor AF and operation quirks, I gave up thinking about one.
But this XE-1, promises to right all the cons on the Xpro1 (ie. price, AF speed, v. good EVF)

[MSM]

Thanks guys. I do go by and look at the X10/100 thread. Shots look great but of course web sized. Honestly, I find it hard to compare unless I control for the photographer/post processor. As we all know PP skills can make an image appear quite different than the original. Moreover, those like myself who have limited time/skill/want in post processing will be disappointed when we can't get the same images. I seem to read some negative rumblings of the Fuji Xpro sensor and it seems that it may have to do with the RAW conversions?

[Laurentiu Cristofor]

Yes, it captures a bit more detail but really marginal, and thats at 100% crop

That is where most of the differences are these days. All current camera models of similar format will produce great images. The advantage of the X-Trans sensor is that it doesn't need an AA filter, so the images should be sharper at 100%. Somewhat similar to what the Foveon sensor gives although less effective since there is still demosaicing involved.