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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 2 years after the GX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A2 GX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GX1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A2 GX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has 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 GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the GX1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography highlights
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
47
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
78
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
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 aliasing 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 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 318 gr (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $228