Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LX10

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX85 versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the LX10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX85 matches up against the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX85 versus the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and LX10 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and LX10.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX85 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.