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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and SZ5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 2 years after the SZ5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm X-A2 SZ5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 SZ5 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm X-A2 SZ5 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the SZ5.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and SZ5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and SZ5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography advice
58
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
70
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-07-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $370 $195