Panasonic GF1 with Fujifilm X-A5 Comparison

Panasonic GF1 and Fujifilm X-A5 Main Features

  • October, 2009
  • January, 2018
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 200 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 119 x 71 x 36 mm, 385g.
  • 117 x 68 x 40 mm, 361g.
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Panasonic GF1 Scores


Imaging score
46
Features score
48
Value for money score
68
Portability score
90
Overall score
54

Fujifilm X-A5 Scores


Imaging score
61
Features score
71
Value for money score
85
Portability score
91
Overall score
71

Fujifilm X-A5 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 with FujiFilm X-A5. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic GF1 was released in 2009, and Fujifilm X-A5 in 2018. X-A5 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-GF1 9 years older.
The sensor resolution of X-A5 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-GF1. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (X-A5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Fujifilm X-A5, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-GF1 X-A5
Brand Panasonic FujiFilm
Model Lumix DMC-GF1 X-A5
Announced October, 2009 January, 2018
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Fujifilm X
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier n/a 1.5
Number of Lenses 103 51
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 91
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 5.70
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 369.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 3200 12800
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 51200
Min Boosted ISO 0 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Video Formats AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 380 shots 450 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-W126S
Physical
Weight 385 g 361 g
Physical Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36 mm 117 x 68 x 40 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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