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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GM1 was unveiled 3 years before the GX85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GM1 grades vs the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GX85

 GM1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GM1

 GX85 GM1 
RevealedApril 2016December 2013More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic GX85

 GM1 GX85 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 has outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 compared to the GX85.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and GX85 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and GX85.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older GM1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
65
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (204g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
terrible battery (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
74
lighter than others (204g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-12-19 2016-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/50 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 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 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 204g (0.45 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.6
DXO Low light score 660 662
Other
Battery life 230 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $750 $800