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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic G85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 6 years earlier than the G85 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm XP30 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm XP30

 G85 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedSeptember 2016August 2011More recent by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm XP30 G85 

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the G85.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and G85.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G85 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic G85
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-16 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life 200 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $240 $900