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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 3 years prior to the G85 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T1 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 G85 Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedSeptember 2016April 2014Newer by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T1 G85 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 features external dimensions 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 G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic G85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the G85.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G85 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G85.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
67
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
65
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
bad battery life (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
33
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.97 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
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 Overall 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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,300 $900