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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(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
Panasonic G85
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 G85 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedSeptember 2016August 2015More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography information
Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Panasonic G85 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
33
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
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