Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic G85

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the G85 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the G85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and G85 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and G85.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.