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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(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
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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was introduced 23 months earlier than the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T Type 701 scores against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Panasonic GX85

 T Type 701 GX85 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k1040kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Leica T Type 701

 GX85 T Type 701 
RevealedApril 2016April 2014More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GX85

 T Type 701 GX85 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the GX85.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and GX85.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged T Type 701 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica T Type 701
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
69
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GX85
 Leica T Typ 701Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica T Typ 701 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4944 x 3278 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,300k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.6
DXO Low light score 1082 662
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,603 $800