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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T5 G85 
IntroducedNovember 2022September 2016Newer by 75 months
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 G85 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G85

 Fujifilm X-T5 G85 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography info
Panasonic G85 Street photography info
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
heavier than competitors (557g)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography details
Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
64
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
71
great battery pack (580 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (40 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (557 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (580 CIPA)
has double storage slots
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (557g)
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G85
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 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 557g (1.23 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life 580 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $1,699 $900