Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85
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![Leica T Typ 701 front Leica T Typ 701 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-T-Typ-701/Leica-T--Type-701-front.jpg)
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.
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The T Type 701 was manufactured 3 years before the G85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T Type 701 scores versus the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Panasonic G85
T Type 701 | G85 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Leica T Type 701
G85 | T Type 701 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic G85
T Type 701 | G85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 against the G85.
![Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and G85 is 85 and 69 respectively.
![Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and G85.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged T Type 701 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-T-Typ-701-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-24 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 4 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,300k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 505g (1.11 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,603 | $900 |