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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic XS1

 GX85 XS1 
LaunchedApril 2016January 2013More recent by 40 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic GX85

 XS1 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic XS1

 GX85 XS1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX85
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
68
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-04-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $130