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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was introduced 3 months before the GX850 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the G85 scores vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 G85 GX850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 G85 GX850 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2017Same age
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 provides exterior 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 GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G85 against the GX850.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GX850 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and GX850.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
72
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
66
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
Panasonic GX850 Street photography information
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
80
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
64
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography details
71
 environment sealing
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
79
 has touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
73
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
71
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging info
78
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic port
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.3
DXO Low light rating 656 586
Other
Battery life 330 photos 210 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $900 $548