Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Panasonic G85 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic G85 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$698 vs $1799*
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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.66x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 79 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Panasonic G85

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

440 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
46 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
26.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
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 GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus E-M1 II

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G85

Panasonic GH5

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1348
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH5

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Panasonic GH5

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Leica CL

Panasonic G85

Leica CL

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

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Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic G85

Sony A6400

$831
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$831
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

$831
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Panasonic G95

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$831
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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