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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 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 quick highlight of how the G6 matches up against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GX85

 G6 GX85 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G6

 GX85 G6 
AnnouncedApril 2016April 2013Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX85

 G6 GX85 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G6 vs the GX85.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GX85 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and GX85.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older G6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G6
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
56
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
not so great battery (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
72
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
68
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-24 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display 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
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 71
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 639 662
Other
Battery life 340 shots 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $800