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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 6 years after the GX85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades versus the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T5 GX85 
RevealedNovember 2022April 2016Newer by 81 months
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 GX85 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GX85

 Fujifilm X-T5 GX85 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides exterior 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 GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus the GX85.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and GX85 is 70 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and GX85.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T5 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
more heavy than average in class (557g)
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (580 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
71
good battery power (580 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count great (40MP)
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (290 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (580 per charge)
has double storage slots
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GX85
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2016-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 40 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video 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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 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 557 gr (1.23 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 580 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,699 $800