Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 2 years after the GX85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades versus the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the GX85.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX85 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX85.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.