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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Renewed by Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was introduced 2 years after the GM1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G85 grades versus the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GM1

 G85 GM1 
RevealedSeptember 2016December 2013More modern by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic G85

 GM1 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GM1

 G85 GM1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G85 vs the GM1.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and GM1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and GM1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger G85 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography information
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
65
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography details
Panasonic GM1 Street photography details
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery power (330 shots)
no phase detect AF
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
71
environment proof
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
74
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging factors
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
35
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-19 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 505g (1.11 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.7
DXO Low light rating 656 660
Other
Battery life 330 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $750