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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 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 Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-H2 GX85 
RevealedSeptember 2022April 2016Newer by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GX85 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-H2 GX85 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
86
manual focus
great megapixels (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
73
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (680 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great megapixels (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
68
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (680 shots)
2 card slots
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 660g (1.46 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 680 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,999 $800