Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX85

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX85

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX85 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GX85 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX85 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Panasonic GX85

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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 290 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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

Panasonic GX85 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$598 vs $1499
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.5 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 62 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.6 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
44 vs 28 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
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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.
Read our Panasonic GX85 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$1300
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
More dots on screen

$1049
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$598
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1049
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS M5

Panasonic GX85

Canon EOS M5

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

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Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Olympus E-PL8

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs 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

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Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

Panasonic GX85

Sony A6500

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1216
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Olympus E-PL9

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs 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

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