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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 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
  • Launched April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was announced 4 years after the GX85 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic GX85

 E-M10 IV GX85 
LaunchedAugust 2020April 2016Newer by 53 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 GX85 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX85

 E-M10 IV GX85 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the GX85.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and GX85 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Street photography advice
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
terrible battery life (290 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography info
85
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
68
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (290 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-08-04 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 360 pictures 290 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $800