Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic GX850

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 14 months later than the GX850 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 enjoys outer 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the GX850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and GX850.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge in sensor tech.