Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85
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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D7100
- Newer Model is Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
- Revealed September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D7200 versus Panasonic G85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the D7200 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

The D7200 was released 18 months prior to the G85 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D7200 matches up against the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Panasonic G85
D7200 | G85 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon D7200
G85 | D7200 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | ![]() | March 2015 | Newer by 18 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic G85
D7200 | G85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D7200 versus Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D7200 and the G85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and G85 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and G85.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7200 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D7200 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged D7200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 49 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,100 | $900 |