Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 5 years later than the G5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the G5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and G5 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and G5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.