Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GX85

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was launched 4 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G100 grades versus the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 versus the GX85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and GX85 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and GX85.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic G100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.