Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 6 years after the GX85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GX85 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GX85.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will give greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.