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SENSOR Effective pixels: 46 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 8256 x 5504
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 47 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 32
IMAGE White balance presets: 14
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 9.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 151
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1840
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D850 maximum resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels (46 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) highest resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Nikon D850 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). This is the most significant advantage of this camera as large sensor allows you to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The Nikon D850 has a wider ISO range of 64-25600 in compare with 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). This ISO numbers let the photographer to capture better pictures in dim light situations. The Nikon D850 has more presets of white balance - 14. It gives you more control over colour. The Nikon D850 has more focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): 151 vs 49. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving object.
The Nikon D850 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 2,359,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D850 has better minimum shutter speed - 60 seconds. The D850 offers better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) is equipped with built-in flash. The Nikon D850 battery life is better in compare to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 1840 photos with the D850 and only 290 with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) weighs 426g which is 579g lighter than the weight of the D850.
Considering the above differences the Nikon D850 will become the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon