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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GX85

 G7 GX85 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G7

 GX85 G7 
IntroducedApril 2016May 2015Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX85

 G7 GX85 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GX85 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography info
Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
55
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G7
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
71
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (350 per charge)
68
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
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