Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was brought out 6 years after the G85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores vs the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 features physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the G85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and G85 is 70 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and G85.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will give more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.