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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S31 and Panasonic G85, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and G85 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and G85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was launched 4 years prior to the G85 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S31 grades vs the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Panasonic G85

 S31 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon S31

 G85 S31 
ReleasedSeptember 2016June 2013Newer by 39 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Panasonic G85

 S31 G85 

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S31 versus the G85.

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and G85 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and G85.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S31 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G85 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S31 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no phase detect auto focus
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (330 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
71
weather proof
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
30
fast max aperture (f)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Panasonic G85
 Nikon Coolpix S31Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-21 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 7.3 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 260 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $900