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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 4 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF6 
ReleasedJanuary 2018April 2013Fresher by 59 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GF6 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the GF6.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
65
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
51
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2013-04-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 450 images 340 images
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $326