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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Old 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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX85 
RevealedSeptember 2019April 2016Fresher by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GX85 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX85 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low battery (290 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
88
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (290 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 2,760k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $800