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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 3 years after the G85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores vs the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T4 G85 
IntroducedFebruary 2020September 2016Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 G85 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T4 G85 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 features physical measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the G85.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and G85 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and G85.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than average in class (607g)
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (500 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
75
good battery pack (500 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (607g)
71
environment proof
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (500 shots)
has dual storage slots
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging information
Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than average in class (607 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607g (1.34 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,700 $900