Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF5

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 5 years after the GF5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the GF5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.