Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model 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
- Introduced April 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF8 was introduced at a similar time to the GX85 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GF8 scores versus the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GX85
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GF8
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX85
GF8 | GX85 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | April 2016 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GF8 versus the GX85.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and GX85 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and GX85.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2016-04-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | 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 | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $549 | $800 |