Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 24 months after the GM5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the GM5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GM5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.