Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850
Portability
86 Imaging
68 Features
75 Overall
70
86 Imaging
68 Features
75 Overall
70
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced August 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic GX850
| Fujifilm X-A3 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-A3
| GX850 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic GX850
| Fujifilm X-A3 | GX850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2016 |  | January 2017 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 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. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the GX850.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and GX850.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
good battery power (410 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
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Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging factors
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2016-08-25 | 2017-01-04 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 77 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 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 / 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 339g (0.75 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
| 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 shots | 210 shots |
| Battery form | 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $480 | $548 |
