Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85
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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Released March 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D7100
- Replacement is Nikon D7500
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

The D7200 was launched 13 months before the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D7200 matches up against the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Panasonic GX85
D7200 | GX85 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Nikon D7200
GX85 | D7200 | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | ![]() | March 2015 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic GX85
D7200 | GX85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 has physical measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7200 against the GX85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and GX85 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and GX85.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D7200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7200 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D7200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-03-02 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 49 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,100 | $800 |