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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung TL240, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was introduced 6 years after the TL240 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX85 grades vs the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung TL240

 GX85 TL240 
RevealedApril 2016January 2010Newer by 77 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic GX85

 TL240 GX85 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung TL240

 GX85 TL240 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX85 vs the TL240.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and TL240 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and TL240.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX85 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern GX85 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
terrible battery (290 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
68
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (290 shots)
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Samsung TL240
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II ST5000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-04-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 25600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
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, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $171