Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Revealed January 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Launched September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic G85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and G85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 5 months later than the G85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic G85
Fujifilm GFX 50S | G85 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
G85 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G85
Fujifilm GFX 50S | G85 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | September 2016 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the G85.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G85 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G85.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with greater detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-01-18 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 12 | 107 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 360 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 400 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Retail price | $5,499 | $900 |