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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Old Model 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-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 3 years later than the GX85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up against the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX85 
ReleasedOctober 2019April 2016Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GX85 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX85 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the GX85.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX85 is 78 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX85.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
bad battery pack (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography details
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-23 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
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