Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GF2

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.

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The 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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

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.

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.