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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 was released 24 months after the G85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z6 grades against the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G85

 Z6 G85 
RevealedAugust 2018September 2016More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z6

 G85 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G85

 Z6 G85 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 against the G85.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and G85 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and G85.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 shots)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G85
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, slow rear-curtain 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 505 gr (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 71
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 3299 656
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,997 $900