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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the G85 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was introduced 3 years later than the XS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G85 scores against the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic XS1

 G85 XS1 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2013Fresher by 46 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic G85

 XS1 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic XS1

 G85 XS1 

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 features external measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 vs the XS1.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and XS1 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and XS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G85 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The younger G85 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography information
Panasonic XS1 Street photography information
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
65
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
71
environment proof
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (330 per charge)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
39
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 260 photos
Battery style 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $130