Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850
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![Epson R-D1 front Epson R-D1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Epson-R-D1/Epson-R-D1-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850/Panasonic-GX850-front.jpg)
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70 Overall
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced March 2004
- Updated by Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.
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The R-D1 was released 14 years earlier than the GX850 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R-D1 scores vs the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Panasonic GX850
R-D1 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Epson R-D1
GX850 | R-D1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 156 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GX850
R-D1 | GX850 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R-D1 versus the GX850.
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and GX850 is 75 and 90 respectively.
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and GX850.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
![Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Epson-R-D1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Epson R-D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Panasonic |
Model | Epson R-D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2004-03-11 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 235 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | No | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,709 | $548 |