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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
Panasonic GX85
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-E2S GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GX85 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-E2S GX85 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2016Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography info
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low battery power (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography features
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography features
72
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
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