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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was launched 6 years later than the G85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades vs the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-H2 G85 
IntroducedSeptember 2022September 2016More recent by 73 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 G85 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-H2 G85 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the G85.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and G85 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and G85.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (680 shots)
supports phase detect AF
65
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
74
better than average battery life (680 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing MP (40MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (680 shots)
has dual storage slots
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G85 Vlogging advice
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than average in class (660g)
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 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 resolution 7728 x 5152 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 680 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,999 $900