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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was revealed 2 years after the GM5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-A10 GM5 
AnnouncedDecember 2016September 2014More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 GM5 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-A10 GM5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the GM5.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography info
69
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography features
Panasonic GM5 Street photography features
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (211g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography advice
61
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
49
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
86
better than average battery (410 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
bad battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
62
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (211g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 211 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 410 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $966