Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic GX85 and Nikon B700 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic GX85 has external dimensions of 122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73��) and weighs 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) (including batteries). Nikon B700 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic GX85 and the Nikon B700. Panasonic GX85 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 63mm thinner than Nikon B700. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon B700 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GX85 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GX85, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic GX85 and Nikon B700.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic GX85 and Nikon B700.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic GX85 is significantly lighter (139g ) than the Nikon B700 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GX85, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) nor Nikon Coolpix B700 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic GX85 and Nikon B700's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Panasonic GX85 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon B700 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.