Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was revealed 3 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX85 scores versus the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GX85 compared to the XS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and XS1 is 83 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and XS1.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The GX85 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger GX85 should have an advantage in sensor tech.