Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(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
- Released April 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-E2S was announced 2 months prior to the GX85 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-E2S | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
GX85 | Fujifilm X-E2S | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-E2S | GX85 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | April 2016 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S features physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the GX85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GX85.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | 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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander | 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 synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
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 pictures | 290 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $800 |