Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.