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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
70
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
58
Features
84
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was unveiled 17 months later than the GX8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up against the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A10 GX8 
RevealedDecember 2016July 2015Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 GX8 Fujifilm X-A10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A10 GX8 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus the GX8.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and GX8 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and GX8.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography highlights
69
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
74
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography info
61
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
86
great battery life (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect focusing
high res video (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2015-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 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 None1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 487g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $898