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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic GX850
(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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 2 years later than the GX850 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX850 
RevealedSeptember 2019January 2017Fresher by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 GX850 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-A7 GX850 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the GX850.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and GX850.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
52
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
79
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-A7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 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 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,760 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $548