Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8
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![Fujifilm X-A1 front Fujifilm X-A1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-X-A1.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Launched November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Revealed July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.
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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 19 months before the GX8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-A1 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-A1
GX8 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-A1 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the GX8.
![Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and GX8 is 87 and 74 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and GX8.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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. | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 487g (1.07 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $898 |