Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
- Announced February 2009
- Older Model is Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Renewed by Panasonic G95
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R-D1x was launched 8 years prior to the G85 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R-D1x matches up against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic G85
R-D1x | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Epson R-D1x
G85 | R-D1x | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | February 2009 | Fresher by 92 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 235k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic G85
R-D1x | G85 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Check the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R-D1x vs the G85.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and G85 is 75 and 69 respectively.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and G85.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G85 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be behind in sensor technology.
Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Epson R-D1x | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Epson | Panasonic |
Model type | Epson R-D1x | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-02-27 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 235k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 grams (1.37 lbs) | 505 grams (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | No | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,709 | $900 |