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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was manufactured 6 months after the GX85 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 II grades against the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GX85 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 GX85 E-M1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 E-M1 II GX85 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2016Same generation
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions 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 out the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II vs the GX85.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and GX85 is 68 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and GX85.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
75
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
72
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
78
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 weather sealing
 lighter than others (574g)
 good high ISO (25,600)
83
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography info
74
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery life (350 CIPA)
62
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 low battery power (290 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
72
 lighter than others (574 grams)
 weather sealing
 provides touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery life (350 per charge)
68
 supports focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 low battery power (290 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
76
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery life (350 shots)
74
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 low battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging highlights
79
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone jack
 lighter than others (574 grams)
35
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2016-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 1312 662
Other
Battery life 350 shots 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $1,700 $800