Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic LX3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was manufactured 7 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX85 matches up versus the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 versus the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and LX3.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX85 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX85 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX85 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.