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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GX85
(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
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was revealed 2 years after the GX85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up versus the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 E-M1X GX85 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2016More modern by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 GX85 E-M1X 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 E-M1X GX85 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X versus the GX85.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and GX85 is 54 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and GX85.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography highlights
76
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
72
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
67
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 great ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than others (997 grams)
83
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (870 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
62
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 bad battery power (290 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
68
 great battery pack (870 per charge)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than others (997 grams)
68
 has touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 bad battery power (290 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography advice
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery pack (870 CIPA)
 2 card slots
74
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 bad battery power (290 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
68
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 heavier than others (997g)
35
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-24 2016-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
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 support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 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 operation    
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 per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 870 shots 290 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $2,999 $800