Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX500
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76 Overall
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX500 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX85 was released 15 months later than the NX500 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GX85 scores vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung NX500
| GX85 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2016 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 15 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Panasonic GX85
| NX500 | GX85 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX500
| GX85 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX85 against the NX500.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and NX500 is 83 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and NX500.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer GX85 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Samsung NX500 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-04-05 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 28MP |
| 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 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.265 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 287 grams (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 71 | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 662 | 1379 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photographs | 370 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $800 | $800 |