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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was announced 8 months later than the GX85 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-A10 GX85 
AnnouncedDecember 2016April 2016Fresher by 8 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 GX85 Fujifilm X-A10 
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-A10 GX85 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the GX85.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and GX85.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A10 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
69
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (410 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery (290 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
86
great battery life (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
68
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone port
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-12-01 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 331g (0.73 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $800