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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33
Epson R-D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(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
Panasonic GX850
(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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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Panasonic GX850

 R-D1 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Epson R-D1

 GX850 R-D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2004Fresher by 156 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer 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 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (620g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography details
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
52
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography highlights
38
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
79
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GX850
 Epson R-D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
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