Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GX85Lumix DMC-GX8
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      MSRP£509 (body only), $799/£599 (w/12-32mm lens), £729 (w/12-32 and 35-100mm lenses)$1199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34485184 x 3888
      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)4:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4949
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDOLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x1.54x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.77x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      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
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      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)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      DxO Low Light ISO662806
      DxO Color Depth22.923.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.612.6
      DxO Overall Score7175
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Dimensions122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73")133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.1 x 4.1"7.7 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.75 lb2.4 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Battery Life290 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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