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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 4 years after the GX85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX85 
RevealedJanuary 2021April 2016More modern by 59 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GX85 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX85 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the GX85.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX85.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
83
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography factors
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
88
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
68
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $800