Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 3 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the GX85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX85.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.