Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023
Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony ZV-E1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX85 was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX85 grades vs the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Sony ZV-E1
GX85 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic GX85
ZV-E1 | GX85 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | April 2016 | Fresher by 84 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Sony ZV-E1
GX85 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3.00" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX85 versus the ZV-E1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and ZV-E1 is 83 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and ZV-E1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX85 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX85 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older GX85 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-04-05 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 483 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $800 | $2,198 |