Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.