Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85
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59 Features
68 Overall
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![Fujifilm X-A2 front Fujifilm X-A2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-X-A2.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85/Panasonic-GX85-front.jpg)
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 14 months prior to the GX85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-A2 | GX85 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-A2
GX85 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | Newer by 14 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-A2 | GX85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the GX85.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX85.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 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 speed | 5.6fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
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 pictures | 290 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $370 | $800 |