Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850
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![Fujifilm X-Pro1 front Fujifilm X-Pro1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-Pro1/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 5 years earlier than the GX850 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GX850
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GX850 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
GX850 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GX850
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GX850 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the GX850.
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX850 is 80 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GX850.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-06-28 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 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 | 300 photographs | 210 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,169 | $548 |