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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GX85 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades vs the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GX85 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedApril 2016September 2013More recent by 31 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX85 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the GX85.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX85 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX85.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography factors
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
68
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging advice
31
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Other name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
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 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $800