Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1
86 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
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93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2018
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Launched December 2013
- Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 4 years after the GM1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GM1
Fujifilm X-A5 | GM1 | |||
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Launched | January 2018 | December 2013 | More modern by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-A5
GM1 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GM1
Fujifilm X-A5 | GM1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 enjoys outside 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) and the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the GM1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GM1.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-01-31 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 91 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/50s |
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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 361 gr (0.80 pounds) | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 230 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $750 |