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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was released 2 years after the GX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G85 grades versus the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GX7

 G85 GX7 
ReleasedSeptember 2016November 2013Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic G85

 GX7 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX7

 G85 GX7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G85 versus the GX7.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and GX7 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and GX7.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher G85 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography details
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
71
weather proofing
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (330 shots)
67
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (350 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2013-11-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320s
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.2
DXO Low light rating 656 718
Other
Battery life 330 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $1,000