Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF1
- Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 2 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic GF2
| Fujifilm X-A1 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 34 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-A1
| GF2 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GF2
| Fujifilm X-A1 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the GF2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GF2 is 87 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GF2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2011-02-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 506 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $329 | $330 |