Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 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
- Launched April 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX100
- Later Model is Samsung NX210

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

The GX85 was unveiled 4 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX85 scores versus the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Samsung NX200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung NX200
GX85 | NX200 | |||
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Revealed | April 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 50 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic GX85
NX200 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX200
GX85 | NX200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 offers external measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 versus the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and NX200 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and NX200.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX85 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern GX85 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Samsung NX200 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-04-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 662 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $800 | $818 |