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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Older 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 4 years after the GX850 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GX850 
RevealedSeptember 2021January 2017More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GX850 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GX850 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the GX850.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GX850 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GX850.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will produce greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
83
focusing manually
MP count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
MP count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery power (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count high (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
79
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k 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 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 383g (0.84 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $900 $548