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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 24 months later than the GF8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF8 
ReleasedJanuary 2018February 2016More recent by 24 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GF8 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-A5 GF8 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has outside 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 GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the GF8.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF8 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GF8.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography features
88
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2016-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
Highest flash synchronize 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 361 gr (0.80 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $549