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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX7
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 referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX1 was announced 5 years prior to the GX85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX1 matches up against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GX85

 GX1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GX1

 GX85 GX1 
RevealedApril 2016February 2012Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic GX85

 GX1 GX85 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX1 versus the GX85.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and GX85 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and GX85.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged GX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX1
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
47
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low battery pack (290 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
65
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery pack (290 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-14 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318 gr (0.70 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 71
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.6
DXO Low light rating 703 662
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $228 $800