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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was manufactured 2 months before the GX85 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PEN-F matches up vs the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic GX85

 PEN-F GX85 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus PEN-F

 GX85 PEN-F 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX85

 PEN-F GX85 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2016Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F features outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PEN-F compared to the GX85.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and GX85 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and GX85.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus PEN-F to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
bad battery power (330 shots)
has no phase detect AF
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
75
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
68
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (330 shots)
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging features
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-27 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) 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
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 894 662
Other
Battery life 330 shots 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,000 $800