Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Released June 2012
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 4 years before the GX85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GX85 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
GX85 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Released | April 2016 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX85
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GX85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the GX85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX85 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX85.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-06-28 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Pro | 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 area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450g (0.99 pounds) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 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 | 300 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,169 | $800 |