Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8
86 Imaging
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84 Overall
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
- Announced September 2019
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2016
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-A7 | GF8 | |||
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Released | September 2019 | February 2016 | More recent by 44 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2760k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1720k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-A7
GF8 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-A7 | GF8 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
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.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
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.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-09-11 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,760k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 320 grams (0.71 pounds) | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $700 | $549 |