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Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(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
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was introduced 6 years before the fp L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX85 matches up against the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Sigma fp L

 GX85 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GX85

 fp L GX85 
AnnouncedMarch 2021April 2016Newer by 60 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Sigma fp L

 GX85 fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 features outside 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 Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 compared to the fp L.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and fp L is 83 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and fp L.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will render greater detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX85 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
89
manual focus
excellent MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
68
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
features touch to focus
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
excellent MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
38
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Sigma fp L
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-04-05 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 40
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
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) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $800 $2,499