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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced April 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Epson and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was unveiled 8 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the R-D1x matches up versus the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GX85

 R-D1x GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Epson R-D1x

 GX85 R-D1x 
AnnouncedApril 2016February 2009Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX85

 R-D1x GX85 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x has got external dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R-D1x versus the GX85.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and GX85 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and GX85.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will give more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
no manual mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
bad battery pack (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
39
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (620g)
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX85
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-27 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,709 $800