Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DMC-GX85OM-D E-M5
      Successor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      MSRP£509 (body only), $799/£599 (w/12-32mm lens), £729 (w/12-32 and 35-100mm lenses)EU: € 1099 (Body only) UK: £1149.99 EU: € 1299 (with M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ProcessorVenus EngineTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3424, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2592 x 3456, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2400 x 2400, 1824 x 2432, 2560 x1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1440 x 1920, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440, 1104 x 1472, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1216 x 1216, 864 x 1152, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1296 x 864, 960 x 960, 720 x 960, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 768 x 768, 576 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480, 384 x 512
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4935
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTouch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps9.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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 (2)
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      DxO Low Light ISO662826
      DxO Color Depth22.922.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.612.3
      DxO Overall Score7171
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Dimensions122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73")122 x 89 x 43 mm (4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.1 x 4.1"9.8 x 5.7 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.75 lb2.35 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Battery PackBLN-1
      Battery Life290 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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