Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 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
- Released September 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Released July 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GX7
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-A7 | GX8 | |||
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Released | September 2019 | July 2015 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2760k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1720k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-A7
GX8 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-A7 | GX8 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 features outside dimensions 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the GX8.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX8 is 86 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX8.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-A7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-09-11 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,760 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 487 grams (1.07 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $700 | $898 |