Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX850

Fujifilm X-E2S advantages over Panasonic GX850

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.82 vs 3.77 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Longer video battery life
  110 vs 20 minutes
  Capture more video
• 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

  350 vs 210 shots
  Capture more photos
• More telephoto lens reach
  84 mm vs 64 mm
  Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Higher max flash sync
  1/180 vs 1/50 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Hot shoe
  Hot shoe vs None
  Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Doesn't require an AA filter
  Yes vs No
  A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
• 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