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Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison

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Panasonic G85

16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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102 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing G85 and GFX 100S, two Mirrorless cameras from Panasonic and Fujifilm. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Fujifilm GFX 100S is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Panasonic G85 was introduced to the market in September 2016 and Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched in January 2021. As you can see, G85 is 5 years older than GFX 100S. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic G85 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100 - 25600)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 505g. 128 x 89 x 74 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-G80

Fujifilm GFX 100S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-01-27
  • 102MP - Medium format BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 900g. 150 x 104 x 87 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body

Panasonic G85 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-G95. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (Lumix DMC-G80)
Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 over Fujifilm GFX 100S
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 5.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
505 g vs 900 g 395 g lighter
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 100S over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.77x vs 0.74x Larger Viewfinder
Sensor Resolution
102 MP vs 16 MP 537% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 49 376 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2″ vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.040k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
460 shots vs 330 shots 130 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 2360k dot 56% higher resolution
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (400 MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
USB Version
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S
Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic G85 has external dimensions of 128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.04 x 3.5 x 2.91″) and weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150 x 104 x 87 mm (5.91 x 4.09 x 3.43″) and weighs 900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic G85 and the Fujifilm GFX 100S. Panasonic G85 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic G85 and the Fujifilm GFX 100S Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic G85 and the Fujifilm GFX 100S Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic G85 and the the Fujifilm GFX 100S Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic G85 is significantly lighter (395g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 100S which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 100S has a Medium format sensor and Panasonic G85 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Panasonic G85's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 100S lenses.

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Weather Sealing

Both the G85 and the GFX 100S have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 100S's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic G85's 3 screen.



Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic G85 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 102.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor 4 processor.

Fujifilm GFX 100S's sensor provides 86MP more than Panasonic G85's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic G85's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the G85 and GFX 100S sensor size comparison.

Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 6.5x Larger sensor area than Panasonic G85. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that the Panasonic G85 has an advantage over the Fujifilm GFX 100S. There are 121 lenses for the Panasonic G85's Micro Four Thirds mount, but on the other hand, there are only 15 lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S have Sensor-based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies.

Lens Type # of Panasonic G85 Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 100S Lenses
Standard Zoom 18 1
Standard Prime 15 3
Wideangle Zoom 6 2
Wideangle Prime 32 4
Telephoto Zoom 19 2
Telephoto Prime 11 3
SuperZoom 8 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 n/a
Macro Prime 5 n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 n/a
TOTAL 121 15

What types of Photography are Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic G85 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 102.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic G85 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic G85 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
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Panasonic G85 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
505g
Body Thickness 74mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
900g
Body Thickness 87mm
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Panasonic G85 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 102.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic G85 and Fujifilm GFX 100S scores compare:

Panasonic G85
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #68 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #113 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #7 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 100S is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic G85 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic G85. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 100S is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G85 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Fujifilm GFX 100S
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2016-09-19 2021-01-27
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size Four Thirds Medium format
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 224.90mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 102 megapixels
Max Resolution 4592 x 3448 11648 x 8736
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 121 15
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 505g 900g
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm 150 x 104 x 87mm
Battery Life 330 shots 460 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 71 not tested
DxO Color Depth 22.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 12.5 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 656 not tested
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