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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
58
Features
84
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 2 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A5 GX8 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2015Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 GX8 Fujifilm X-A5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A5 GX8 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers external measurements 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 GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the GX8.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX8 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX8.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography features
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
88
great battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging features
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-A5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2015-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 487 gr (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 450 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $898