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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 5 years after the GF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-A2 GF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015October 2009Newer by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GF1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-A2 GF1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the GF1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GF1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography features
58
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
low fps (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
good battery pack (380 per charge)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
70
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $400