Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GX85
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF6
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Revealed | April 2016 | April 2013 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX85
GF6 | GX85 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GX85 is 87 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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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 |