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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 3 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T4 GX85 
ReleasedFebruary 2020April 2016Fresher by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 GX85 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T4 GX85 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T4 has exterior measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the GX85.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and GX85 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T4 and GX85.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T4 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than average in class (607g)
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (500 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography details
75
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (607g)
68
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
2 card slots
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than average in class (607g)
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607g (1.34 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life 500 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $1,700 $800