Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GX85

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was announced 14 months prior to the GX85 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF7 scores against the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 and the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and GX85 is 90 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and GX85.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older GF7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.