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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was manufactured 4 years before the GX85 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF6 scores versus the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GX85

 GF6 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF6

 GX85 GF6 
RevealedApril 2016April 2013Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX85

 GF6 GX85 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GF6 and the GX85.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GX85 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and GX85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged GF6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography factors
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
63
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography details
69
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
68
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-08 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16 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
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323g (0.71 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 71
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 622 662
Other
Battery life 340 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $326 $800