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Summary
The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) maximum resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels) is better than the Olympus Tough TG-5 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Olympus Tough TG-5: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very important advantage of this camera as big sensor lets the photographer to produce pictures of the more professional quality. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) offers a wider ISO range of 200-25600 than 100-12800 ISO range of the Olympus Tough TG-5. Such ISO range allow the photographer to produce better pictures in more difficult conditions. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has more number of focus points than the Olympus Tough TG-5: 49 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving object.
The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has tilting display which will allow the photographer to shoot images from any interesting angle. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) is equipped with a touch screen. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has better minimum (60 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) supports external flash. It provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light conditions where you need to fill-flash. The Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 340 photos with the Tough TG-5 and only 290 with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The Olympus Tough TG-5 weighs 250g which is 176g less than the weight of the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The Olympus Tough TG-5 is equipped with built-in GPS. This feature can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to go into the image metadata and find out exactly where a picture was shot.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has 15 advantages and the Olympus Tough TG-5 only 4 so the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) becomes the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.