Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very similar but the P1000 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The P1000 was brought out 2 years later than the GX85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the P1000 grades against the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 features physical measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 versus the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and GX85 is 49 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and GX85.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The P1000 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The younger P1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.