Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 3 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the GF8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GF8 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GF8.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.