Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Introduced May 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic G6
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- 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
- Introduced April 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G7 was brought out 10 months prior to the GX85 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G7 grades versus the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GX85
G7 | 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 G7
GX85 | G7 | |||
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Introduced | April 2016 | May 2015 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX85
G7 | GX85 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G7 against the GX85.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GX85 is 71 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and GX85.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged G7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-05-19 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $800 | $800 |