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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 18 months later than the G85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores vs the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-H1 G85 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2016More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 G85 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-H1 G85 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 has external measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the G85.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and G85 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and G85.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-H1 will give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (310 per charge)
65
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (310 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proof
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
low battery power (310 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 310 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $1,300 $900