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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Panasonic G85, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 10 years prior to the G85 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades against the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm S5 Pro G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 G85 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedSeptember 2016July 2007More recent by 112 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm S5 Pro G85 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro offers external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs the G85.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and G85 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and G85.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will produce more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (920 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
65
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
47
lighter than others (920g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging information
Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2007-07-05 2016-09-19
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 448 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $548 $900