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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 6 years after the GX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A5 GX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GX1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX1

 Fujifilm X-A5 GX1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the GX1.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
88
great battery pack (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (300 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 shots)
no image stabilization
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging information
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX1
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 318 gr (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 450 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $228