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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

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
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GX85 was released 9 months before the GX850 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX85 scores against the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic GX850

 GX85 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GX85

 GX850 GX85 
ReleasedJanuary 2017April 2016Fresher by 9 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic GX850

 GX85 GX850 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX85 against the GX850.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and GX850 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and GX850.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older GX85 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography advice
68
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery life (290 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
79
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (290 shots)
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-04-05 2017-01-04
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 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
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.3
DXO Low light score 662 586
Other
Battery life 290 photos 210 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $800 $548