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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Released April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was introduced 2 years after the NX2000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX85 grades vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung NX2000

 GX85 NX2000 
RevealedApril 2016November 2013More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GX85

 NX2000 GX85 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX2000

 GX85 NX2000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 offers external 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX85 versus the NX2000.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and NX2000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX85 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GX85 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low battery pack (290 shots)
no phase detect AF
61
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
68
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (228g)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (290 shots)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Samsung NX2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Samsung NX2000
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-04-05 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.3
DXO Low light score 662 908
Other
Battery life 290 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $599