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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
83 Imaging
55 Features
76 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and WB850F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was released 4 years after the WB850F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX85 matches up versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 GX85 WB850F 
LaunchedApril 2016January 2012More modern by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 WB850F GX85 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 GX85 WB850F 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX85 and the WB850F.
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and WB850F is 83 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and WB850F.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GX85 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more recent GX85 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
73
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW files
43
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
83
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (250 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
63
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
68
 comes with focus by touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competitors (250 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (23mm)
 very long reach (483mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
75
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 not so great battery pack (290 shots)
49
 focusing manually
 decently wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
35
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
34
 decently wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (250 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Samsung WB850F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-04-05 2012-01-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $599