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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was manufactured 6 years after the GX850 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the X-S20 scores versus the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GX850

 X-S20 GX850 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2017Newer by 78 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 GX850 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GX850

 X-S20 GX850 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the X-S20 vs the GX850.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and GX850 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and GX850.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer X-S20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
heavier than average (491g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
87
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (750 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
77
great battery power (750 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count great (26MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (491g)
79
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (750 per charge)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than average (491g)
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 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 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 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 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 750 photographs 210 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,299 $548