Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Introduced July 2016
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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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Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
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Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic G85
| Fujifilm X-T2 | G85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| G85 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G85
| Fujifilm X-T2 | G85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2016 |  | September 2016 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the G85.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and G85 is 76 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and G85.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (330 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic G85
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (330 shots)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-07-07 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 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 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 325 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Max 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 | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 507 grams (1.12 lb) | 505 grams (1.11 lb) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 | 340 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at launch | $1,600 | $900 |