Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Launched April 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced April 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX85 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX85 grades versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic ZS20
GX85 | ZS20 | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | April 2012 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic GX85
ZS20 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic ZS20
GX85 | ZS20 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 has outside measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX85 compared to the ZS20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and ZS20 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and ZS20.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX85 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX85 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX85 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-04-05 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 662 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $800 | $349 |