Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Panasonic G85
S31 | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon S31
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Released | September 2016 | June 2013 | Newer by 39 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Panasonic G85
S31 | G85 |
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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).
Check out the Nikon S31 and Panasonic G85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and G85 is 90 and 69 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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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 |