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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very well matched but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was announced 3 years prior to the GX85 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ70 matches up vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 GX85 FZ70 
AnnouncedApril 2016July 2013More modern by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 FZ70 GX85 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications 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 Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 compared to the GX85.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and GX85 is 63 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and GX85.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ70 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
56
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
72
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
Panasonic GX85 Street photography details
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (606g)
83
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
55
 great zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery power (400 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
62
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 low battery power (290 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
55
 good battery power (400 shots)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (606g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 low battery power (290 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights
54
 has manual focus
 quite wide (20mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
74
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 low battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
26
 quite wide (20mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors (606g)
35
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-07-18 2016-04-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 71
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 171 662
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $800