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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5568 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 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: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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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
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) highest resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Nikon D500 is produced with bigger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). It is the most significant difference between these models because big sensor lets the photographer to shoot photos of the more professional quality. The Nikon D500 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). Such ISO numbers let the camera owner to shoot good quality photos in more difficult conditions. The Nikon D500 provides more number of white balance presets - 12. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has more powerful 2x-4x digital zoom. The Nikon D500 has more number of focus points than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): 153 vs 49. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during following a moving object.
The Nikon D500 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Nikon D500 provides better minimum shutter speed - 60 seconds. The D500 provides better maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has built-in flash. The Nikon D500 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 1240 shots with the D500 and only 290 with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) weighs 426g that is 434g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D500. The D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was taken.
The D500 has 15 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) only 5 so the D500 is the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon