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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 8 years after the GF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF1 
RevealedJanuary 2018October 2009Newer by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GF1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers exterior 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 GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the GF1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography highlights
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
88
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
59
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
25
provides face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2009-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $400