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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GX850 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-E1 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 GX850 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2013More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-E1 GX850 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the GX850.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GX850.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 has the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
49
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
79
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging factors
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-E1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2017-01-04
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots 210 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $548