Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF2
- Renewed by Panasonic GF5
(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
- Announced April 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF3 was brought out 5 years prior to the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF3 matches up vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic GX85
GF3 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF3
GX85 | GF3 | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | August 2011 | Fresher by 56 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX85
GF3 | GX85 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 compared to the GX85.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and GX85 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and GX85.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GF3 will be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-11 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264g (0.58 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 290 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $360 | $800 |