Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GF5

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 4 years after the GF5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GF5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.