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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced April 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was launched 6 months later than the GX85 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G85 scores vs the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GX85

 G85 GX85 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G85

 GX85 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX85

 G85 GX85 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2016Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G85 against the GX85.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GX85 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and GX85.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography details
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low battery pack (290 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
71
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
68
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery pack (290 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternate name Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2016-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
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 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 656 662
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $900 $800