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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 2 years later than the GX850 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 GX850 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2017More recent by 26 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm X-T30

		

		

			
 GX850 Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 GX850 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the GX850.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GX850 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GX850.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 has manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
66
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
78
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 does not have image stabilization
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography highlights
78
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
52
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
80
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 fantastic megapixels (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
79
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography features
80
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
71
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone jack
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
73
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 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 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 269 gr (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 score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 380 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $899 $548