Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GF8

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.