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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 7 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF2 
LaunchedJanuary 2018February 2011Fresher by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GF2 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF2

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the GF2.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF2
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361g (0.80 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 506
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $330