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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G95 was announced 3 years later than the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G95 matches up versus the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic GX85

 G95 GX85 
ReleasedApril 2019April 2016Fresher by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G95

 GX85 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX85

 G95 GX85 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G95 versus the GX85.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and GX85 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and GX85.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic G95 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer G95 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery (290 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
not so great battery life (290 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography info
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (290 shots)
68
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-04-05 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 290 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $998 $800