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Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic GX85 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very comparable but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was revealed 4 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX85 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GX85 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedApril 2016February 2012Fresher by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic GX85

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 GX85 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 features outer measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX85 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX85 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GX85 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger GX85 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
73
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low battery pack (290 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
68
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery pack (290 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (290 shots)
63
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
24
pretty wide (24mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Panasonic GX85 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-04-05 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options 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 Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $800 $871