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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 4 years after the GX7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-A5 GX7 
ReleasedJanuary 2018November 2013Newer by 52 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GX7 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX7

 Fujifilm X-A5 GX7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external measurements 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 GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the GX7.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX7.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (450 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX7
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/320s
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 450 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $1,000