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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 4 years later than the G5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-A3 G5 
IntroducedAugust 2016July 2012Fresher by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 G5 Fujifilm X-A3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-A3 G5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the G5.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and G5 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and G5.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
66
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
64
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Panasonic G5 Travel photography info
87
good battery (410 shots)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G5 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
62
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2012-07-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.50 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
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 410 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $480 $699