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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 14 months after the GM1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-A2 GM1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015December 2013More modern by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GM1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-A2 GM1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GM1 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 have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the GM1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (204g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography factors
58
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography features
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography features
78
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
74
lighter than competition in class (204g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
70
selfie friendly screen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 410 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $750