Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GM1
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm X-A5 | GM5 | |||
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Launched | January 2018 | September 2014 | More modern by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-A5
GM5 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm X-A5 | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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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 |