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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GF1 was launched 7 years earlier than the GX85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the GF1 grades vs the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GX85

 GF1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF1

 GX85 GF1 
RevealedApril 2016October 2009More recent by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GX85

 GF1 GX85 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GF1 versus the GX85.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and GX85.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (290 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
59
good battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
25
features face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-10-14 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 513 662
Other
Battery life 380 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $800