Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was unveiled 8 years before the GX85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G1 grades vs the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 against the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and GX85 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and GX85.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GX85 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.