Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GX85 versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GX85 was brought out 19 months after the LX100 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX85 scores vs the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX85 and the LX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and LX100 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and LX100.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to result in extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX85 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.