Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 5 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides external 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 XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and XS1 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.