Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 9 years later than the G1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the G1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and G1 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and G1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.