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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
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
  • Released April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was brought out 7 years before the GX85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up against the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic GX85

 E-P1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-P1

 GX85 E-P1 
ReleasedApril 2016July 2009More modern by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GX85

 E-P1 GX85 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 vs the GX85.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and GX85.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GX85 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (300 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography advice
43
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (290 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-29 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 536 662
Other
Battery life 300 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $182 $800