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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 6 years before the GX85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic GX85

 HS20 EXR GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 GX85 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedApril 2016January 2011Newer by 63 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic GX85

 HS20 EXR GX85 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the GX85.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and GX85 is 58 and 83 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and GX85.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
55
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (730g)
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic GX85
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $800