Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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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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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Panasonic G85 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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
9.4 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 58 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Panasonic G85

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

430 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
47 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
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
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

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

Very good image quality; Very good high ISO performance and dynamic range; Fast and accurate autofocus; Excellent 4K video recording quality and features.
OLPF-less sensor is prone to moiré; Electronic viewfinder struggles in low light; Continuous autofocus is limited to 6fps shooting; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G7

$631
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic G7

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$498
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

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Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-M1 II

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$899
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic G85

Sony A6400

$631
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

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Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$631
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

$848
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic G95

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$848
4/3

Lens selection
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Sony A6100

Panasonic G85

Sony A6100

$631
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$673
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$673
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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