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| Predecessor: |
Canon S110
S110 vs S120
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Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX85
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| Successor: |
|
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| Model Number: |
S120 |
GX85 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
GX80, GX7 Mark II |
| Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$449.99 |
$799.99 |
| Street Price: |
$449.00 |
$597.99 |
| Date Available: |
2013-10-15 |
2016-05-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
7.7 oz
(217 g)
includes batteries
|
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.1 in.
(100 x
59 x
29 mm)
|
4.8 x
2.8 x
1.7 in.
(122 x
71 x
44 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
|
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
16.0 |
| Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.90 microns |
3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
56 |
71 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.3 |
22.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.9 |
12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
246 |
662 |
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3),
4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2),
4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9),
2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1),
2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2),
2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9),
2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3),
1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2),
1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1),
2400 x 3000
(7.2 MP,
Other),
1696 x 2112
(3.6 MP,
Other),
960 x 1200
(1.2 MP,
Other),
384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3),
4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2),
4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1),
3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3),
3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2),
3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other),
2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1),
2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3),
2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
11.8 |
10.5 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
320x240 (240p)
|
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
120mm
|
24 -
64mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
5.2 -
26mm
|
12 -
32mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
2.67x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (W) / 5.7 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
50 cm
1.2 -
19.7 in
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
37.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track) |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
EVF / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
|
EVF: 2,764,800 dots equivalent LCD, 100% coverage, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity) |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
921,600 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
1.39x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(347,000 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
|
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto with selectable upper limit (400-12800), ISO 80-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (2), Underwater |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2500 - 250 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness evaluated in Face Detection AF |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama |
| Self Timer: |
10, 2, Custom (1-30s (1-10 shots)) seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
4.2 m /
13.8 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
1.6 ft. – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. Auto ISO: (T) (50cm – 7m (W), (50cm – 2.3m (T)) |
GN=4.2m (13.8 feet) at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: |
|
1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
|
Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.94 |
0.44 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.18 |
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.31 |
0.43 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
11.8 |
10.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.9 |
10.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
44 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.4 |
10.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
40 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.17 seconds |
0.19 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.30 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.262 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.42 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.095 seconds |
0.064 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.3 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.2 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
290 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
270 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-6LH |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows; Mac OS X |
|
| Notes & Features: |
DIGIC 6 processor, BSI sensor, f/1.8-5.7 5x lens, built-in Wi-Fi. |
Available in silver or black. |
