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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83 Imaging
50 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was unveiled 2 years later than the LX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G85 scores versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
 G85 LX100 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2014Fresher by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
 G85 LX100 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G85 versus the LX100.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and LX100 is 69 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and LX100.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic G85 to provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G85 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
72
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
70
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
76
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
64
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 not so great battery (330 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
66
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
71
 environment proofing
 comes with focus via touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery (330 CIPA)
75
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
73
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 not so great battery (330 CIPA)
73
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging information
78
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic socket
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-19 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 13 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
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 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 pounds) 393 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 656 553
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Type 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $800