Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G5 was launched 4 years before the GX85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the G5 grades versus the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic GX85
G5 | GX85 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G5
GX85 | G5 | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | July 2012 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX85
G5 | GX85 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 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).
See the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 against the GX85.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and GX85 is 74 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and GX85.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged G5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-07-17 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 pounds) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $699 | $800 |