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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 8 months prior to the GX85 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades against the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 GX85 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedApril 2016August 2015More recent by 8 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GX85 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the GX85.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX85 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX85.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography info
Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
terrible battery life (290 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography advice
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
33
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 350 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $800