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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 4 years after the GX850 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX850 
IntroducedJanuary 2021January 2017More modern by 50 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GX850 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX850 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the GX850.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX850.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography highlights
88
good battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
79
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging information
82
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 / 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 380 shots 210 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $849 $548