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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the GX85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-300 grades vs the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic GX85

 E-300 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-300

 GX85 E-300 
ReleasedApril 2016January 2005Newer by 136 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k134kCrisper display (+906k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic GX85

 E-300 GX85 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-300 and the GX85.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and GX85 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and GX85.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus E-300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also Known as EVOLT E-300 Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2005-01-10 2016-04-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 134k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624g (1.38 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $800