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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 5 months after the GM5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-A2 GM5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GM5 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-A2 GM5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GM5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the GM5.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GM5.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography details
57
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 per charge)
max fps low (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography information
78
good battery power (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
lighter than competition in class (211g)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging features
70
display is selfie friendly
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
34
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 211g (0.47 pounds)
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 rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 410 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $370 $966