Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

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Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Differences

Panasonic G85 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

Less expensive
$698 vs $4895*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
9.4 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 21 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Panasonic G85

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.74x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
3600 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Very good high ISO performance and dynamic range; Fast and accurate autofocus; Excellent 4K video recording quality and features.
OLPF-less sensor is prone to moiré; Electronic viewfinder struggles in low light; Continuous autofocus is limited to 6fps shooting; Below average battery life.
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Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G7

$698
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Fujifilm GFX 50S

Panasonic G7

$4895
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Panasonic G85

Hasselblad X1D

$698
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$4895
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$698
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

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Fujifilm GFX 50S

Olympus E-M1 II

$4895
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1324
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic G85

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$698
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$4895
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$698
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

$831
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

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Fujifilm GFX 50S

Panasonic G95

$4895
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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