Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G95

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G95

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G95 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic G95 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G95 conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Panasonic G95

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$499 vs $698
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
40 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
496g vs 746g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic G95 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
31 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

Weather-sealed build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Good AF performance; Unlimited 4K/30p video; V-Log L included.
No phase-detection autofocus; Below average battery life; No 4K 60p video frame rate.
Read our Panasonic G95 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-A3

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Panasonic G85

Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic G85

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$698
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

$848
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

$698
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

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Compared to Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Panasonic G95

Canon EOS M6

$848
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M100

Panasonic G95

Canon EOS M100

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Panasonic G9

Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic G9

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1065
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

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