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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 3 years after the G85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 G85 
LaunchedOctober 2019September 2016Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 G85 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 G85 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the G85.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and G85 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and G85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Panasonic G85 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
65
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
36
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 505 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $2,000 $900