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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(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
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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic GX85

 GF3 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF3

 GX85 GF3 
AnnouncedApril 2016August 2011Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX85

 GF3 GX85 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and GX85 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography information
Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography features
58
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
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