Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF5

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 7 years after the GF5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GF5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.