Panasonic Lumix G85 vs GX85

One of the main questions I get on my channel is how the Panasonic Lumix G85 compares to the Panasonic Lumix GX85. In this video, I highlight 15 reasons why the Panasonic Lumix G85 is better than the Panasonic GX85. However, things aren't always what they seem on paper...
Which camera do you like better and why? ‪@OpenFilmmaker‬
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Pricing from February 26th, 2022:
Panasonic Lumix G85 with 12-60mm costs $697.
Panasonic Lumix GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm costs $799. I've seen Panasonic Lumix GX85 with two lenses as low as $599.

[@retrosoundstudio]

gotta admit the gx85 fitted with a fast prime does suit that leica-esque compact role very well,

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Thanks! I like it too. I wish I had a pancake lens for it!

[@AdrianMateoDrones]

Great 👍 Job on the 3yrs review buddy. Thanks 🙏 for sharing man. I just got this camera about a month ago and OMG 😱 i love ❤️ it. I am still learning how to use it and make it work for me, but is all a learning curve. Thanks 🙏 again buddy. You got yourself a new subbed here. Would appreciate support if possible Captain 🧑‍✈️. Thanks 🙏 for all you do and please keep flying.

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Thanks so much!

[@Jbzy3000]

Just bought a g7 and love it. It's a back up camera to my em1.1. I want to carry the same battery for jobs so g85 is my go to i believe. Not sure if I'll go new or used. Thanks for review.

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Agree I love it when multiple cameras use the same battery. G85 and G7 is a fantastic combo!

[@silverlightphotoco]

Another option is to get both...and you'll still be paying less than you would for any other brand; The #1 thing I always tell people is "Always shoot with 2 cameras" because it makes it A LOT easier for editing😃

[@OpenFilmmaker]

I agree with that! These cameras are cheap! Also two angles helps so much in editing and reduces the need to change setups during the shoot. What are your favorite lenses?

[@silverlightphotoco]

@@OpenFilmmaker I love your "take" on this point about always shooting with 2 cameras, and I really like both of these, as they make up the heart of my budget filmmaking kit😃 In regard to lenses, I've tested quite a few (and the results are on my website, with LUTs for each, and more coming) but for my favorites, I made what I call 3 "Kit Levels" which are "Minimal" (a GoPro on the hotshot of a G85, with a Viltrox Speedbooster (NF-M43x, Nikon version) plus a Nikon 50mm) the "Basic Kit" (which adds a 2nd camera, the GX85 with just a kit wide angle lense, preferably the 12-60 from the G85) and last my "Advanced Kit" (which adds a 3rd camera for telephoto shots, the FZ1000 or FZ2500). I also use vintage 70-300 tele. kit lenses, from the 90s, on the G85 quite a bit😃😃😃

[@OpenFilmmaker]

@@silverlightphotoco I just watched several of your videos, subscribed and bookmarked your website. Seems like we're doing similar things! Do you have any thoughts on scaling on youtube or a workflow for shooting multiple videos quickly?

[@silverlightphotoco]

@@OpenFilmmaker Wow! I had just subscribed to your KZbin channel last week!😃 It's so neat to find someone who thinks the same about some of these things😃 For my (in-studio) KZbin workflow, I'd been experimenting with using an HDMI swticher with an Atomos recorder (actually an old $200 Ninja 2) which works pretty well (if you don't mind syncing your audio to multiple clips) or now I'm testing a Blackmagic ATEM Mini, going into a similar HDMI recorder (I have 3 cameras + 1 computer screen coming IN, and 1 ProRes file being captured on the way OUT😃

[@paulgoossen]

I can only recommend that! Depending on your situation they both have their strengths!

[@benedictalcantara7955]

For stabilization and overall video quality, G85 or GX85?? planing to buy one particularly for filming

[@OpenFilmmaker]

G85 for video. GX85 for photos.

[@benedictalcantara7955]

@@OpenFilmmaker thanks💨👊🏼

[@CMBDIA]

exactly what im looking for thanks!

[@OpenFilmmaker]

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping bý

[@Shellda]

I actually thought about going LUMIX when I first started. But ended up going down the Sony route. These look super sharp. Are these your daily shooters?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Yes. I own a few cameras and use G85 for youtube and GX85 for travel. Sony seems to be the most popular!

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Which camera suits your needs? GX85, G85 or something else? And what are your favorite lenses?

[@jcap8391]

Does this have clean HDMI port?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

@@jcap8391 Yes, you can get clean output.

[@jcap8391]

@@OpenFilmmaker Would you say this is the best for under $500? And would you say this is better than a pixel 5 for video? People always say use ur smartphone but mine is straight booty. Also I've seen people compare this to the cannon M50. Would you say it's better?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

It depends on your needs... M50 has a larger sensor and will do better with noise, especially in low-light. GX85 is a portability-first type of camera. The 4k is amazing and the crop is only 10% unlike the 20% crop on the GX9. It's my most used camera, but I also work around the limitations. If you want to do minimal work tinkering on the camera, get the M50 II. It has much better AF, esp in 1080p. Also M50 has a mic input too! If you want a small, portable camera, get the GX. Panasonic is not known for their video AF. They're consumer cinema-like cameras with features like focus pulling and in-camera crop zooming/sliding. Hope that helps!

[@mistermastermind528]

I actually got both over a year ago. Don't know why I'm watching this video. Maybe I just wanted to revisit the feel of being excited for owning them.

[@benko7ab]

Surprise twist at the end, I only have the bigger one.

[@OpenFilmmaker]

:)

[@megavisuals8647]

Great video. May I ask your opinion on the difference between 16mp and 20mp sensors, in terms of dynamic range, sharpness and overall image quality. I am stuck between gx85 and gx9, the latest being $200 more expensive. I am looking for a small camera for travel so size does matter. Thanks!

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Ok so with the GX9 you also have to remember the 4K crop is more than the GX85. Otherwise the GX9 is better. The 20MP will give you slightly better pictures and you can print bigger sizes. So if that's important then def the GX9. Otherwise the GX85 is the best value around.

[@Invintius]

@@OpenFilmmakeris the sony a6400 a better choice?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Depends on your needs. A6400 has better video AF. The 4k quality is better on Panasonic.

[@Invintius]

@@OpenFilmmaker even with the 24 mp on the a6400?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

@@Invintius For photography the A6400 larger sensor and 24MP will give you more flexibility in editing. However when it comes to video, I'd compare the bitrates. The G85 and A6400 have 100 Mbps but I prefer the quality of the G85. The biggest deciding factor between these cameras comes down to the quick video AF of the A6400 vs the bad video AF of the G85. Also look into the cost of lenses in each system. Either camera can take good pics. My recommendation is based on quality and value.

[@JUANGUI1413]

I have a question. I've already have a Gopro 9 but i'm looking for a camera that performance better in low light conditions like interior, wedding and parties. The g85 does serve to that purpose? Thak you very much for your answer

[@OpenFilmmaker]

The M43 sensor is bigger than the GP9 sensor... bigger sensor = better at low-light... so the G85 would be better in low-light compared to GP9. However, while the G85 is better than the Go Pro 9, there are other cameras (like full-frame sensor cameras) that are better than G85/M43. Also don't forget the low aperture (low f/ ) lenses. I used a GX85 with 25mm f/1.4 at a wedding for photography and it turned out great. If you have access to a full-frame camera with a good low-light lens that would be the first choice. So it depends on you. I'd try the G85 in the conditions you mentioned and see how it does. Get the 25mm f/1.4 and give it a shot!

[@JUANGUI1413]

@@OpenFilmmaker thank you very much for your answer!

[@JUANGUI1413]

@@OpenFilmmaker what other camera would you recommend over $800 dollar that is better than the g85? Is there any over that price?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

@@JUANGUI1413Canon RP is close but check reviews first. Full-frame costs a lot more. If I were you, I'd try the G85 with a 25mm lens. That's exactly around your budget.

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

The G85 makes a great A cam, with the GX85 as a B cam. Both offer unlimited video recording. The G85 will do this with mp4 or avchd, but unfortunately the GX85 only does unlimited with avchd. If I could only have one it would be the G85, but I love the portability and flip up screen of the GX85. The GX85 viewfinder is terrible, but at least it has one.

[@maxheadrom3088]

Does the G85 have time limit for video? Thanks!

[@OpenFilmmaker]

No, there's no time limit - at least in the U.S. Not sure about other countries.

[@littledevil971]

panasonic gx85 vs g100 2022 I focus on photography Which image file is better? non video

[@OpenFilmmaker]

G100 is 20MP and GX85 is 16MP. I'd think the G100 may have a slight advantage. However GX85 has built-in sensor stabilization. G100 does not. So GX85 has a slight advantage at reducing motion blur in photos.

[@ronaldruntenelli7700]

WILL THE TWO KIT LENSES THAT COME WITH THE GX85 (12-32,45-150) WORK ON THE G85?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Yes

[@kehidupangue8627]

why i dont have that cinelike preset on my g85?

[@OpenFilmmaker]

It's standard on all G85s. Do you have GX85 or G85? It's not available on GX (only available thru a hack).

[@zinedouali]

i miss my g85, i love my g9 and gm5 but really the g85 is closer to my heart, i started with and the form factor was perfect for my hand, now the g9 is so big that i get lazy and fear holding it on everyday use, i tried the gx85 and i like it i was gonna buy it instead of gm5 but the gm5 is the smallest of all and the price was only a 100 euros with 12-32 mm kit... now i really think of selling the g9 even tho the g9 makes me more confident xd with low light VFR SLOWMO and 4k60 and 10 bit and better colors and ibis .... lumix is a corrupting witch ; i can own them all if i could without thinking xd but two cameras for me is an overkill gear acquisition syndrome is real xddd

[@OpenFilmmaker]

LOL!! You're totally right on the gear acquisition syndrome... I know I have it! I haven't tried the GM5 but will research it. 100 euros is so cheap! The G9 seems great... I have the GH5 and also think it's bigger than it should be. I use my GX85 and G85 most often. What are your favorite lenses?

[@The_CSI]

I could swear that I heard "gx85" 500 times in this video 😂

[@OpenFilmmaker]

ROFL. G85 video is clickbait for GX85! ;)

[@The_CSI]

@@OpenFilmmaker 😂

[@benhall8069]

There is a flip up lcd hack u can do can find it on KZbin

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Yes, but it's literally a "hack" where you have to drill and risk ruining the camera! I wouldn't recommend it for everyone!

[@BarryMaskell]

I had the opportunity to purchase a gx85 with a 12-32 lens for sound $360 - no mic jack and no articulating screen I decided no

[@OpenFilmmaker]

Glad you knew what you wanted!

[@MrFlyme123]

I only want this for still photography