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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 21 months after the G85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades against the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T100 G85 
IntroducedMay 2018September 2016Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 G85 Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T100 G85 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Panasonic G85 in the all new 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 choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the G85.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and G85 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and G85.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Panasonic G85
72
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (430 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
74
good battery pack (430 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (448g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (430 shots)
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging details
Panasonic G85 Vlogging details
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Other name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $900