Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G2

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 7 years after the G2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 features outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the G2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and G2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.