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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 3 years after the GF7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2015More modern by 37 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GF7 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF7

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the GF7.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF7 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
88
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
70
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF7
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $308