Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85

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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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).

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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.

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.