Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
1/8000s Max Shutter
4096 x 2160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
Introduced May 2022
Earlier Model is 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
Launched April 2016
Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was announced 6 years after the GX85 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H2S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Panasonic GX85 front Panasonic GX85 front thumbnail

Panasonic GX85 screen back Panasonic GX85 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GX85

	Fujifilm X-H2S	GX85
Launched	May 2022	April 2016	Newer by 75 months
Display type	Fully Articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Display resolution	1620k	1040k	Sharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen			Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	GX85		Fujifilm X-H2S

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX85

	Fujifilm X-H2S	GX85
Manual focus			More exact focus
Display dimension	3.00"	3"	Identical display size
Touch friendly display			Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers physical measurements 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 GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S against the GX85.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX85 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX85.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2S will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2S should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera

Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera

has manual focus

MP count high (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

offers face detect focusing

exports RAW formats

focusing manually

good resolution (16 megapixels)

sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)

provides face detect autofocus

exports RAW formats

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Street photography camera

Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera

screen articulates

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

exports RAW formats

provides touch to focus

environment sealing

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

screen tilts

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)

exports RAW formats

boasts focus via touch

above average high ISO (25,600)

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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Sports photography with Panasonic GX85

max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)

silent shooting (1/32,000s)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

MP count high (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

offers tracking focus

environment sealing

better than average battery power (580 CIPA)

comes with phase detect AF

quiet mode (1/16,000s)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good resolution (16MP)

sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)

provides tracking focus

low battery power (290 per charge)

no phase detect autofocus

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography highlights

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights

better than average battery power (580 CIPA)

environment sealing

connects via bluetooth

provides touch to focus

MP count high (26 megapixels)

selfie friendly screen

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

boasts focus via touch

good resolution (16 megapixels)

has built in flash

low battery power (290 per charge)

display is not selfie friendly

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography highlights

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights

has manual focus

change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

nice screen size (3.00")

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

MP count high (26MP)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

does not have anti-alias filter

exports RAW formats

environment sealing

better than average battery power (580 per charge)

two card slots

focusing manually

switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)

pretty good screen size (3 inches)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good resolution (16 megapixels)

sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)

no anti-alias filter

above average high ISO (25,600)

exports RAW formats

low battery power (290 CIPA)

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera

Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera

selfie friendly screen

touch screen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

offers face detect focusing

good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)

does have microphone socket

more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)

built-in touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

provides face detect autofocus

video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)

display is not selfie friendly

no microphone socket

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX85
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer	FujiFilm	Panasonic
Model type	Fujifilm X-H2S	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called	-	Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type	Advanced Mirrorless	Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced	2022-05-31	2016-04-05
Physical type	SLR-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip	-	Venus Engine
Sensor type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Four Thirds
Sensor measurements	23.5 x 15.6mm	17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area	366.6mm²	224.9mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixels	16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution	6240 x 4160	4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO	12800	25600
Maximum boosted ISO	51200	-
Min native ISO	160	200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO	80	100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points	425	49
Lens
Lens mount type	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses	82	107
Focal length multiplier	1.5	2.1
Screen
Type of display	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Display sizing	3.00 inch	3 inch
Resolution of display	1,620k dots	1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	5,760k dots	2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage	100 percent	100 percent
Viewfinder magnification	0.8x	-
Features
Lowest shutter speed	30s	60s
Highest shutter speed	1/8000s	1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed	1/32000s	1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate	15.0fps	8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance	no built-in flash	6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings	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
Highest flash synchronize	1/250s	-
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions	4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM	3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution	4096x2160	3840x2160
Video data format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	660 gr (1.46 pounds)	426 gr (0.94 pounds)
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 All around rating	not tested	71
DXO Color Depth rating	not tested	22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating	not tested	12.6
DXO Low light rating	not tested	662
Other
Battery life	580 images	290 images
Battery type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NP-W235	-
Self timer	Yes	Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots	2	One
Retail price	$2,499	$800