Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85
81 Imaging
57 Features
75 Overall
64
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Older Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Launched September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G85, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LX100 II was manufactured 24 months later than the G85 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II matches up against the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic G85
LX100 II | G85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | August 2018 | September 2016 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic LX100 II
G85 | LX100 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G85
LX100 II | G85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II against the G85.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and G85 is 81 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and G85.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LX100 II to render greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-08-22 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 17MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $998 | $900 |