X-E5vs G85
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel And Everyday Photography With Compact Prime Lenses — X-E5 (2025): The X-E5 is the most capable X-E camera Fujifilm has made — adding IBIS and the 40MP sensor from the X-T5 to a genuinely pocketable rangefinder-style body. For photographers who want Fujifilm's image quality and film simulations without the bulk of an X-T or X-H body, it's an easy recommendation.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
X-E5 (2025)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, rangefinder-style body with manual dials
- Travel photographers who want 40MP resolution and IBIS in a compact package
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who want film simulations paired with small prime lenses
- Hybrid shooters who want capable 6.2K video in a body built primarily for stills
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £350 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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