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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 4 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GX850 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2013More recent by 40 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX850 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the GX850.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX850 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX850.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
78
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-17 2017-01-04
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 / 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images 210 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $548