Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 4 years before the GX9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the GX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.