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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
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,764,800
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-8x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 425
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
Summary
The Alpha a6300 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) maximum resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Alpha a6300 is equipped with larger sensor than the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). It is the most significant specification of this camera because big sensor allows the photographer to take pictures of the better quality. The Alpha a6300 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). This ISO numbers allow the photographer to take better pictures in dim light situations. The Alpha a6300 has more number of white balance presets - 10. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a6300 provides more powerful 2x-8x digital zoom. The Alpha a6300 offers more focus points than the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): 425 vs 49. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6300 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has a touch screen. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) has better slowest shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The Alpha a6300 is environmentally sealed which means that the camera has protection from the elements harmful to the electronics – humidity, water, snow and dust. The Alpha a6300 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 400 shots with the Alpha a6300 and only 290 with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The Sony Alpha a6300 weighs 404g which is 22g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II).
Taking into account the above differences the Sony Alpha a6300 becomes the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon