Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic G85

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.