Panasonic
Lumix GX85
Compact MFT rangefinder body with 16MP sensor, 5-axis stabilization, and 4K Photo features.
$799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 8.9 years newer.
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Lumix GX85
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Lumix S1R II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1R II has higher RAW buffer depth (70 frames vs 13 frames)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GX85
122 × 71 × 44 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
Lumix GX85 is 12mm narrower, 32mm shorter, and 48mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.
Lumix GX85 is 369 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Lumix GX85 · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 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 S1R 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 795 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R 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
70 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 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 (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓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 S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –L-mount lens size
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix GX85 or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GX85 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix GX85 is 16 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX85 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX85 or the Lumix S1R II?
Lumix GX85 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix GX85 weighs 426 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix GX85 is 369 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
Lumix GX85: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GX85 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
Lumix GX85: No. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX85 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix S1R II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX85 launched at $799 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix GX85 is $2,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.