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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX8
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX8 
ReleasedSeptember 2019July 2015Fresher by 51 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kCrisper screen (+1720k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GX8 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX8 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Street photography camera
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography details
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
73
environment proofing
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
81
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
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