Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
- Introduced April 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GX85 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-E2 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-E2
GX85 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-E2 | GX85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the GX85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GX85.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-05 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | 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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $450 | $800 |