Panasonic G7 Vs Panasonic GX85 Full Comparison

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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic G7 (Full Review)

• 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
• 3" Fully Articulated Display
• ISO 100 - 25600
• 3840 x 2160 video
• Micro Four Thirds Mount
• 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
• Introduced May 2015
• Superseded the Panasonic G6

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
• Introduced April 2016
• Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was brought out 10 months prior to the GX85 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G7 grades versus the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

Panasonic G7 front Panasonic G7 screen back Panasonic GX85 front Panasonic GX85 screen back

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GX85

G7	GX85
Screen type	Fully Articulated		Tilting	Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen		Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic G7

GX85	G7
Introduced	April 2016		May 2015	Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX85

G7	GX85
Manual focus		Very precise focusing
Screen dimension	3"		3"	Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution	1040k		1040k	Same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen		Quickly navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G7 against the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GX85 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged G7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography infoPanasonic GX85 Portrait photography info71 you can focus manually good megapixels (16 megapixels) good sensor size (Four Thirds) offers face detect focus supports RAW files71 has manual focus good MP (16MP) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) comes with face detection focus delivers RAW filesSnapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography infoPanasonic GX85 Street photography info71 fully articulated screen good sensor size (Four Thirds) supports RAW files comes with touch focus good ISO range (25,600) does not have image stabilization83 tilting screen image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) delivers RAW files boasts focus by touch very good ISO range (25,600)Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera55 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds) good megapixels (16 megapixels) good sensor size (Four Thirds) offers tracking focus does not have image stabilization low battery pack (350 per charge) has no phase detect auto focus62 quiet shutter (1/16,000s) image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) good MP (16MP) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) comes with tracking autofocus not so great battery life (290 per charge) does not have phase detect auto focusSora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G7Travel photography with Panasonic GX8571 comes with touch focus good megapixels (16 megapixels) has built in flash selfie friendly screen low battery pack (350 per charge)67 boasts focus by touch good MP (16 megapixels) has built in flash not so great battery life (290 shots) display isn't selfie friendlySamsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera67 you can focus manually interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount) screen size is good (3 inches) good megapixels (16MP) good sensor size (Four Thirds) good ISO range (25,600) supports RAW files does not have image stabilization low battery pack (350 per charge)74 has manual focus switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount) screen is a good size (3") image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) good MP (16MP) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) does not have anti-alias filter very good ISO range (25,600) delivers RAW files not so great battery life (290 shots)Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging infoPanasonic GX85 Vlogging info72 selfie friendly screen has touchscreen offers face detect focus high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls) does have microphone jack does not have image stabilization35 built-in touchscreen image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis) comes with face detection focus good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution) display isn't selfie friendly missing external microphone portPresident Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GX85

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Model	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternative name	-	Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class	Advanced Mirrorless	Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced	2015-05-19	2016-04-05
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by	-	Venus Engine
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	Four Thirds	Four Thirds
Sensor measurements	17.3 x 13mm	17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area	224.9mm²	224.9mm²
Sensor resolution	16MP	16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution	4592 x 3448	4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO	25600	25600
Lowest native ISO	100	200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO	-	100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points	49	49
Lens
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses	107	107
Focal length multiplier	2.1	2.1
Screen
Display type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Display size	3 inch	3 inch
Resolution of display	1,040 thousand dot	1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	2,360 thousand dot	2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.7x	-
Features
Minimum shutter speed	60 seconds	60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed	1/16000 seconds	1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed	7.0fps	8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range	9.30 m	6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync	Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions	3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps	3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution	3840x2160	3840x2160
Video format	MPEG-4, AVCHD	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	410g (0.90 lb)	426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions	125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")	122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score	not tested	71
DXO Color Depth score	not tested	22.9
DXO Dynamic range score	not tested	12.6
DXO Low light score	not tested	662
Other
Battery life	350 photographs	290 photographs
Style of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Self timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))	Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots	1	1
Retail cost	$800	$800

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