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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH2
  • New Model is Panasonic GH4
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the GX85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH3 grades vs the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic GX85

 GH3 GX85 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GH3

 GX85 GH3 
RevealedApril 2016September 2012Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GX85

 GH3 GX85 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH3 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GH3 versus the GX85.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and GX85 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and GX85.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older GH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Street photography features
Panasonic GX85 Street photography features
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
63
max fps high (20.0 fps)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
terrible battery (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (540 per charge)
environment sealing
has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
68
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (290 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging highlights
65
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED Monitor with static touch control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,744 thousand dots 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 812 662
Other
Battery life 540 shots 290 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $800