Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Revealed August 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Updated by Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was manufactured 13 months prior to the G85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic G85
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR
G85 | Fujifilm X-T1 IR | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | August 2015 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G85
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | G85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the G85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and G85 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and G85.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 IR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-T1 IR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-03 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 440 gr (0.97 lb) | 505 gr (1.11 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 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 |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,299 | $900 |