Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic XS1
GX85 | XS1 | |||
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Launched | April 2016 | January 2013 | More recent by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic GX85
XS1 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic XS1
GX85 | XS1 | |||
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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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |