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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 4 years after the GF5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up vs the GF5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Panasonic GF5

 Fujifilm X-A10 GF5 
IntroducedDecember 2016April 2012Newer by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 GF5 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GF5

 Fujifilm X-A10 GF5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the GF5.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and GF5.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Portrait photography camera
69
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography highlights
61
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Panasonic GF5
86
good battery pack (410 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
61
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography information
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
59
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly screen
has face detection focusing
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GF5
 Fujifilm X-A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-01 2012-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 267 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $600