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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was released 4 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z fc grades against the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G85

 Z fc G85 
ReleasedJune 2021September 2016Fresher by 59 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z fc

 G85 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G85

 Z fc G85 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc features physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z fc against the G85.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and G85 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and G85.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography info
Panasonic G85 Street photography info
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
67
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
72
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (300 shots)
more heavy than competitors (445g)
71
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography info
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (445g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G85
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-06-28 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" 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 300 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $949 $900