Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2018
Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G85 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe G85 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ZX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G85 matches up versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Zeiss ZX1
G85 | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic G85
ZX1 | G85 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | September 2016 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1725k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Zeiss ZX1
G85 | ZX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G85 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G85 compared to the ZX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and ZX1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G85 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older G85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Zeiss |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 37MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 2,765k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 6,221k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 gr (1.11 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 656 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $900 | - |