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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 3 years after the GM5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-A5 GM5 
LaunchedJanuary 2018September 2014More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GM5 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-A5 GM5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the GM5.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GM5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Street photography highlights
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (211 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
88
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (211 grams)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging factors
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (211g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 211 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $966