Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GM1

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 5 years after the GM1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got external measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GM1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.