Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX8
Portability
69 Imaging
55 Features
84 Overall
66
69 Imaging
55 Features
84 Overall
66
Portability
74 Imaging
59 Features
84 Overall
69
74 Imaging
59 Features
84 Overall
69
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
(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
- Released September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Updated by Panasonic G95
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe G85 was introduced 15 months later than the GX8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G85 scores against the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GX8
| G85 | GX8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | July 2015 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic G85
| GX8 | G85 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX8
| G85 | GX8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has got physical dimensions 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 GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 vs the GX8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GX8 is 69 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and GX8.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic GX8 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G85 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography details
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Panasonic GX8
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography advice
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging features
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-09-19 | 2015-07-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| 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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 505g (1.11 pounds) | 487g (1.07 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 656 | 806 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $900 | $898 |
