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Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(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
Zeiss ZX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Zeiss ZX1

 G85 ZX1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic G85

 ZX1 G85 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2016More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1040kClearer display (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Zeiss ZX1

 G85 ZX1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
87
manual focus
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (330 CIPA)
65
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (800g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (330 CIPA)
70
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic G85 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Zeiss ZX1
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 -