Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The GX85 was manufactured 2 years later than the LF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX85 grades against the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 provides outer 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) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX85 and the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and LF1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and LF1.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX85 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GX85 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.