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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The GX85 was announced 3 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX85 matches up against the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung NX210

 GX85 NX210 
RevealedApril 2016August 2012More recent by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GX85

 NX210 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX210

 GX85 NX210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 comes with 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 Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX85 and the NX210.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and NX210 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and NX210.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX85 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger GX85 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
68
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
34
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Samsung NX210
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-04-05 2012-08-14
Body design 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 surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest 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 AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 662 719
Other
Battery life 290 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $625