Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-M1X

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic GX85 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Less expensive
$598 vs $1699*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
43 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 49 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Panasonic GX85

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

870 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 10.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.7 fps vs 10.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent build-quality; Good ergonomics for its size; Built-in 5-axis Dual IS, Built-in EVF; Tilting LCD touchscreen monitor; Competitive still image quality; Excellent 4K video quality; Fast autofocus and burst modes; Generous buffers; Tons of advanced features; Built-in Wi-Fi.
EVF could be better; Sluggish RAW and RAW+JPEG buffer clearing; No external mic and headphone jacks; Slow x-sync speed; Mediocre battery life.
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Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M1X

Olympus E-M10 II

$2240
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$349
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL8

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$599
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-M1X

Olympus E-PL8

$2240
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GH5

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2240
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL9

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$700
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-PL9

Olympus E-M1X

Olympus E-PL9

$2240
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

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Compared to Panasonic GH6

Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GH6

$598
4/3

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$2200
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2240
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

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