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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released about the same time to the GX850 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-T20 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GX850 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-T20 GX850 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2017Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the GX850.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GX850 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GX850.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Panasonic GX850 Street photography information
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
76
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
79
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $900 $548