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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
58
Features
84
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 6 months before the GX8 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A2 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 GX8 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A2 GX8 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2015Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the GX8.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX8 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX8.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography info
57
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low battery life (330 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
78
great battery pack (410 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
73
environment proof
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 487g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $370 $898