Leica TL vs Panasonic GX85
Portability
85 Imaging
60 Features
58 Overall
59
85 Imaging
60 Features
58 Overall
59
Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
Leica TL
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Revealed November 2016
- Later Model is Leica TL2
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Leica TL vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty close but the TL (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL grades against the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GX85
| TL | GX85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2016 |  | April 2016 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Leica TL
| GX85 | TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GX85
| TL | GX85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL has external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TL against the GX85.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.
Leica TL vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and GX85.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TL includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer TL is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica TL
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Panasonic GX85 Street photography features
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low battery life (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Leica TL
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography details
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (290 per charge)
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touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
| Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-11-08 | 2016-04-05 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 4 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 426 grams (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 rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 662 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $1,009 | $800 |