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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 5 months later than the GX85 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-A3 GX85 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 GX85 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-A3 GX85 
AnnouncedAugust 2016April 2016Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the GX85.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX85.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography highlights
64
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography details
87
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
68
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (290 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2016-04-05
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 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 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 Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $800