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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and G85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 4 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G85 
ReleasedJanuary 2021September 2016More recent by 54 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 G85 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G85 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the G85.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G85 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in more detail with its extra 86 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
97
you can focus manually
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than competition (900g)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
91
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great megapixels (102MP)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography features
93
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (900 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $5,999 $900