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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was announced 5 years prior to the GX85 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G3 scores against the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic GX85

 G3 GX85 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G3

 GX85 G3 
AnnouncedApril 2016July 2011Newer by 57 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic GX85

 G3 GX85 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 against the GX85.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GX85 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and GX85.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged G3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G3
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography details
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography info
70
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
68
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G3
Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-11 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336 gr (0.74 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 667 662
Other
Battery life 270 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $800