Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
61
86 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
61
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
70 Overall
60
90 Imaging
54 Features
70 Overall
60
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 24 months earlier than the GX850 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic GX850
| Fujifilm X-A2 | GX850 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-A2
| GX850 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | January 2015 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic GX850
| Fujifilm X-A2 | GX850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the GX850.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and GX850.
Plainly, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography features
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Panasonic GX850 Street photography features
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (210 per charge)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
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Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
selfie friendly display
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | 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 dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest 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 | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.6fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video 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 | 350g (0.77 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | 210 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $370 | $548 |