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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was introduced 6 years prior to the GX85 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF2 grades against the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GX85

 GF2 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF2

 GX85 GF2 
ReleasedApril 2016February 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GX85

 GF2 GX85 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GF2 vs the GX85.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GX85 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
not so great battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery power (300 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-24 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 506 662
Other
Battery life 300 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $800