Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G6

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 4 years after the G6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and G6.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.