X-M5vs G85
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £350 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| 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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