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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85

Portability
54 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic G85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and G85 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was unveiled 2 years after the G85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1X scores vs the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic G85

          

          

            
 E-M1X G85 
LaunchedJanuary 2019September 2016Newer by 29 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-M1X

          

          

            
 G85 E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G85

          

          

            
 E-M1X G85 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X features external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the G85.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and G85 is 54 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and G85.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
76
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
72
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Panasonic G85
67
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (997 grams)
77
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (870 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
64
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 low battery (330 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Panasonic G85 Travel photography features
67
 good battery pack (870 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors (997 grams)
71
 weather proof
 supports touch to focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (870 CIPA)
 2 card slots
73
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
67
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (997 grams)
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G85
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-01-24 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life 870 images 330 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $2,999 $900