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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
52
Overall
54
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(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
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GX85 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GX85 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedApril 2016June 2012More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GX85 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography factors
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
bad battery life (290 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
53
good resolution (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
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