Panasonic GX85 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Panasonic GX85 vs Fujifilm X-A5

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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Differences

Panasonic GX85 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.5 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.6 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
44 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Panasonic GX85

Less expensive
$499 vs $598
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent build-quality; Good ergonomics for its size; Built-in 5-axis Dual IS, Built-in EVF; Tilting LCD touchscreen monitor; Competitive still image quality; Excellent 4K video quality; Fast autofocus and burst modes; Generous buffers; Tons of advanced features; Built-in Wi-Fi.
EVF could be better; Sluggish RAW and RAW+JPEG buffer clearing; No external mic and headphone jacks; Slow x-sync speed; Mediocre battery life.
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Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Fujifilm X-A5

Olympus E-M10 II

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$349
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-A3

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL8

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$599
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-PL8

Fujifilm X-A5

Olympus E-PL8

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$599
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL8

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Panasonic GX85

Canon EOS M6

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL9

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$700
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-PL9

Fujifilm X-A5

Olympus E-PL9

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$700
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9

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