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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX85 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2016More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GX85 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX85 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
high MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography features
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (290 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2016-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life 390 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $1,500 $800