Camera Comparison
Panasonic LUMIX GX85 vs Panasonic LUMIX GX9
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX GX85 if…
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -4 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Where they differ
- ›Resolution: 20.3MP on the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 vs 16MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
- ›Burst: the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 shoots 9fps to the Panasonic LUMIX GX85's 8fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
Frequently asked
Is the Panasonic LUMIX GX85 or the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Panasonic LUMIX GX85?
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX GX85 if you shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -4 EV gives it the edge after dark.
What is the main difference between the Panasonic LUMIX GX85 and the Panasonic LUMIX GX9?
Resolution: 20.3MP on the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 vs 16MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
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| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Effective Resolution | 16 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 | 200 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 100 – 25600 | 100 – 25600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/160 |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 8 fps | 9 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | − |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | No | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 49 | 49 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | -3 EV |
| Eye AF | No | No |
| Animal AF | No | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.76M dots | 2.76M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.24M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | Micro USB 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $897 |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 122×71.5×44.3 mm | 124×72.1×46.8 mm |
| Weight | 406g (14.3 oz) | 407g (14.4 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 290 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 290 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery Type | DMW-BLG10 | DMW-BLG10 |
