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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7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
  • Released April 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX8 was released 8 months earlier than the GX85 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX8 matches up vs the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GX85

 GX8 GX85 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GX8

 GX85 GX8 
ReleasedApril 2016July 2015Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic GX85

 GX8 GX85 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 features outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX8 against the GX85.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and GX85 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and GX85.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX8 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX8
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
80
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography highlights
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low battery (330 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proof
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (330 CIPA)
68
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography info
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (330 shots)
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-07-16 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 grams (1.07 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 806 662
Other
Battery life 330 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $898 $800