Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10
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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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
- Announced September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Refreshed by Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX11

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The G85 was released 6 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G85 grades vs the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Samsung NX10
G85 | NX10 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 79 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic G85
NX10 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX10
G85 | NX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has got outside 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) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G85 vs the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and NX10 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and NX10.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G85 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G85 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Samsung NX10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 656 | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 400 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $900 | $626 |