Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX11
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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is 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
- Launched December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
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Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G85 grades vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Samsung NX11
| G85 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 70 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic G85
| NX11 | G85 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX11
| G85 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 and the NX11.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and NX11 is 69 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and NX11.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G85 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G85 will give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer G85 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Samsung NX11 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2010-12-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 505g (1.11 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | 71 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 656 | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $900 | $626 |