Panasonic
Lumix GX85
Compact MFT rangefinder body with 16MP sensor, 5-axis stabilization, and 4K Photo features.
$799
Released Apr 2016
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Released May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 9.1 years newer.
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 13 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 10 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GX85
122 × 71 × 44 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GX85 is 12mm narrower, 32mm shorter, and 48mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix GX85 is 374 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Lumix GX85 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GX85
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix GX85
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 70.6, 43.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
426 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GX85
Pros
- ✓Compact body
- ✓IBIS
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –No weather sealing
- –Older AF
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GX85 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix GX85 — 70fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GX85 is 16 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX85 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX85 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GX85 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GX85 weighs 426 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix GX85 is 374 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GX85: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GX85: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX85 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX85 launched at $799 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GX85 is $2,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.