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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 8 months earlier than the G85 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 G85 
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 G85 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2016Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 G85 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 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-Pro2 and Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the G85.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and G85 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and G85.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Panasonic G85
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography information
Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
decent MP (24MP)
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,700 $900