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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
75
Imaging
45
Features
19
Overall
34
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was announced 8 years earlier than the GX850 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R-D1x matches up vs the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GX850

 R-D1x GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Epson R-D1x

 GX850 R-D1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2009Newer by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX850

 R-D1x GX850 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x has 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 specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the R-D1x against the GX850.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and GX850 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and GX850.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (6MP)
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography details
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography details
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography details
39
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
78
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Epson R-D1x
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX850
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Epson Panasonic
Model type Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 gr (1.37 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,709 $548