Clicky

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released April 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 4 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-E1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 GX85 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedApril 2016February 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-E1 GX85 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 features external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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-E1 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 dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the GX85.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GX85.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
49
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (290 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-E1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 290 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $800