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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and TS5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 6 years after the TS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm X-A7 TS5 
LaunchedSeptember 2019July 2013More modern by 76 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kClearer display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 TS5 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm X-A7 TS5 

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the TS5.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and TS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
80
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
88
good battery (440 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-09-11 2013-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $350