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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic GX850
(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-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 2 years later than the GX850 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX850 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2017More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 GX850 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 GX850 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has got outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the GX850.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX850 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and GX850.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
fantastic MP (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $2,000 $548