• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 40.2 megapixels
  • ISO 125 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic G85 advantages over Fujifilm X-T5

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.77 vs 3.04 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Fujifilm X-T5 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
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Higher-res screen
    613k vs 347k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    40.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 9.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/180000 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • 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

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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
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $498
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G7

Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic G7
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $498
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T5
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • High resolution composite

Compare Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G85
Panasonic GH5
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH5

Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic GH5
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic G85
Panasonic G9
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G9

Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic G9
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85
Panasonic G95
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic G95
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Internal flash

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