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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-A5 G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 G1 Fujifilm X-A5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm X-A5 G1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
58
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Panasonic G1
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
88
better than average battery power (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2009-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $0