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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was brought out 4 years after the GX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G85 matches up against the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GX1

 G85 GX1 
RevealedSeptember 2016February 2012More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic G85

 GX1 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX1

 G85 GX1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 and the GX1.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GX1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and GX1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent G85 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery (330 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
71
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (330 CIPA)
65
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery (330 shots)
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
32
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 pounds) 318 gr (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 10.6
DXO Low light score 656 703
Other
Battery life 330 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $228