Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic G85

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.